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There has been an overwhelming number of drone-related legislative proposals, making it nearly impossible to keep track of them all. It’s like a game of whack-a-mole, where new bills keep popping up, and we must persistently oppose them. However, Senate…
In a strategic demonstration in Bakersfield, California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) highlighted its advanced Drone Technology for inspecting electrical infrastructure, timed to precede National Drone Safety Day on April 26, 2025. KBAK/KBFX reported that the utility aims to…
In a move that could reshape drone operations in Florida, Senate Bill SB1422 is advancing through the state legislature, empowering homeowners to use “reasonable force” to stop drones conducting surveillance over their property at altitudes below 500 feet. Reported by…
In a unanimous vote, the Oregon House has approved House Bill 3426, a measure that significantly strengthens penalties for drone operators who disrupt emergency response operations, elevating intentional interference to a Class C felony. Reported by KOBI-TV NBC5, the legislation,…
In a move that could transform last-mile logistics in South Texas, Amazon has filed a zoning request with the City of San Antonio to establish a Prime Air Drone Delivery Center at its sprawling East Side robotics fulfillment facility. The…
A viral YouTube video titled “The Ultimate Skydio Roast: Surveillance, Stupidity, and Straight-Up Shame” by Wedgenbigg has reignited controversy surrounding Skydio’s questionable marketing tactics, spotlighting a scandal first uncovered by DroneXL. The video delivers a scathing critique of Skydio‘s decision…
On April 7, 2025, Oregon‘s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to advance Senate Bill 238, a proposal to broaden Police drone use for 911 calls, suspect pursuits, and search operations, according to OregonLive. The bill, now headed to the Senate…
Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia‘s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for long-endurance undersea surveillance. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project represents a significant advancement…
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has launched a fierce attack on California‘s Assembly Bill 1160 (AB 1160), claiming it threatens national security by channeling state tax dollars to Chinese military companies via drone purchases. In a letter…
The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) is preparing to implement an advanced drone first responder program that could dramatically reduce emergency response times from over six minutes to just 70 seconds, according to information shared by NBC 7. The initiative, which…
UC Berkeley researchers have developed what they claim is the world’s smallest drone—a 21-milligram, battery-free device powered entirely by magnetic fields. The insect-scale flying robot is approximately one-third the weight of a honeybee and measures just 0.9 centimeters in diameter,…
Amazon has reportedly officially restarted its Prime Air drone delivery operations in both Tolleson, Arizona, and College Station, Texas, following a two-month suspension of the service. The company confirmed last week that deliveries have resumed after completing a necessary software…
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