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Drone Misuse Leads to Arrests Near Washington State Prison
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, three individuals were arrested in Jefferson County on December 29 for attempting to use a drone to transport contraband into Washington State Prison. This incident, dubbed “Operation Flight Canceled,” underscores the growing challenges…
Massachusetts Fugitives Captured with Thermal Drone Aid
In a remarkable feat of technology and law enforcement collaboration, the Massachusetts State Police successfully employed a thermal drone to apprehend two drug suspects in Braintree. The suspects, involved in a vehicular crash while fleeing from Quincy police officers, had…
East Orange’s Drone Program: Transforming City Maintenance and Training
In East Orange, New Jersey, an innovative drone training program is empowering residents with unique skills while providing practical benefits to the city. The program, a partnership between the city and Alpha Drones USA, offers free commercial drone training, reports…
Ector County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Advanced Dragonfish Drone
A New Era in Law Enforcement and Rescue Operations The Ector County Sheriff’s Office in Texas is embracing cutting-edge technology with the introduction of the Autel Robotics Dragonfish Drone, a unique addition to law enforcement in West Texas. Acquired partly…
The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security and Industry Needs
The American Security Drone Act of 2023 (ASDA), part of the National Defense Authorization Act, has ignited debate over the use of Chinese-made drones in America. The Act restricts these drones, citing cybersecurity concerns. However, industry voices like Vic Moss,…
Flying your DJI Mini 4 Pro in the Winter – Tips for Beginners
Good day, folks! Shawn here from Air Photography. The holiday season has come to an end, and some of you may have gotten a new drone. Now that things have slowed down, you might be wanting to go out for…
Drone News: Autel Alpha, FlyCart 30, KY Bill on Drones, Walmart Adds Wing, and Drone Surveillance.
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week. The Autel Alpha has hit the FCC database, DJI Flycart 30 is being released outside of China, we have a Kentucky bill that could limit…
Skydio’s Advanced Drone Development for US Army’s RQ-28A Replacement
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army’s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical…
Drones and horses used in Search for Missing Ashley Turcotte in Barnstead
Community Rallies in Search Efforts The disappearance of 31-year-old Ashley Turcotte has sparked a massive search operation in Barnstead, New Hampshire. Multiple agencies and volunteers have joined forces and deploy thermal drones and horse to aid in the search. Turcotte,…
Meet Germany’s new drone killer: the Skyranger 30
Rheinmetall Unveils Skyranger 30: A New Era in Air Defense Rheinmetall, a leading German defense conglomerate, has reached a significant milestone in the development of its Skyranger 30 air defense system. In December 2023, the system’s A1 configuration underwent a…
Oman Seizes Drones En Route to Yemen Amid Regional Tensions
A Covert Operation Uncovered In a significant interception, Omani customs authorities seized a shipment of drones on 10 January, hidden in a truck coming from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and destined for Yemen. The operation was disclosed at the…
Bold Attempt to Smuggle Contraband into DeKalb Jail with Swellpro Drone Foiled
A Suspicious Van Leads to a Surprising Discovery In a surprising turn of events, two women, Kyrenda Carter, 27, and Porchae Wade, 36, were apprehended this past weekend for attempting to smuggle various illegal items into the DeKalb County jail…