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Drone News: Remote ID, Police Drone Shot Down, Felony Charges Flying Over NFL, and the Super Bowl
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Remote ID for the DJI Minis, an armed suspect escaped police after shooting down a drone, a man who faces felony charges after flying over an…
Manhunt in Shasta County: Armed Suspect Escapes After Shooting Down Law Enforcement Drone
In a tense incident in Shasta County, California, a manhunt is underway following a dramatic confrontation between law enforcement and an armed suspect. Anthony Esquaville, a 39-year-old man, has become the center of an intensive search after he shot down…
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Achieves Remarkable Speed in Texas
Revolutionizing Delivery: Amazon’s Drone Success Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, has once again made headlines with its innovative approach to drone delivery services. In a remarkable achievement, Amazon successfully delivered a box of cookies by drone to a customer in…
Drone Mishap Leads to Criminal Charges in California
A Dangerous Encounter in the Sky In a startling incident in California, Andrew Hernandez now faces criminal charges for the reckless operation of his drone. This case, emerging from an event that compromised the safety of a Los Angeles Police…
Chula Vista’s Drone Footage Dispute Heads to California Supreme Court
A Legal Tug-of-War Over Police Drone Footage In a significant development in the legal world, the city of Chula Vista has escalated a dispute over the release of police drone footage to the California Supreme Court. This move comes after…
FBI and CISA Warn Chinese Drones Are Threat and Compromise U.S. Security
A Warning from the FBI and CISA In a recent warning, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have raised alarms over the national security threats posed by Chinese-made drones. READ DJI’S RESPONSE:…
Murrieta Police Department’s Drone Program Proves Successful in Nabbing Suspects
A High-Tech Addition to Law Enforcement The Murrieta Police Department’s recent incorporation of drones into their law enforcement toolkit has proven to be highly effective. This was demonstrated on Sunday, January 14, when their six-month-old drone program played a crucial…
Teen Coders Triumph in National Drone Coding Contest
Del Norte and Westview High School Students Excel in STEM Challenge In a remarkable display of skill and innovation, two 15-year-old students, Austin Zhang from Del Norte High School and Albert Li from Westview High, have clinched the beginner level…
Showcasing the Advanced Skydio X10 Drone at Webster Fire District 7 Station 5
Cutting-Edge Technology for Public Safety The Webster Fire District 7 Station 5 recently hosted a demonstration event that showcased the advanced capabilities of the Skydio X10 drone. The event, held on January 12, was attended by representatives from various public…
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…
Alabama to Host Pioneering Spray Drone Conference
The Next Leap in Agricultural Technology The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is set to host the innovative Spray Drone End-User Conference from February 26 to 29 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama. Following the success of…
Drones: A Lifesaving Tool in Search and Rescue Operations
The Butte County sheriff's search-and-rescue team, for instance, exemplified the effectiveness of this technology by swiftly locating a man stranded in his pickup during a flood, just days after acquiring their first drone.