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XTI Aerospace closed a $40 million acquisition of Drone Nerds and secured a $25 million strategic investment from Unusual Machines on November 10, 2025, positioning both companies to capitalize on potential Chinese drone restrictions just 43 days before a critical federal deadline. The dual transactions mark a significant consolidation play in the U.S. drone market…
An experimental remote-controlled aircraft crashed near Calhan, Colorado on October 30, igniting an 83-acre wildfire that forced evacuations and highlighted the growing fire risks posed by lithium battery-powered drones in wildfire-prone regions. The 6-foot wingspan aircraft, operated by a commercial company conducting experimental aircraft testing in eastern El Paso County, crashed around 12:30 P
"Drones for First Responders" program to track and locate the disguised suspect, leading to a swift and safe arrest.
The Keep Colorado Wild Pass is making waves in the drone community by channeling funds to enhance search and rescue (SAR) operations across the state, highlighted by a pioneering drone conference in Denver. On May 31, 2025, Douglas County Search and Rescue teamed up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to host the first-ever Rocky…
On May 30, 2025, Parker Police in Colorado used a DJI Matrice drone to locate a missing child, demonstrating the value of aerial technology in search-and-rescue missions. After ground crews failed to find the child in a remote area, the drone’s bird’s-eye view proved crucial, reflecting a growing reliance on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in…
Rocky Mountain UAV uses drones to assess wildfire risk in Aurora, CO—helping homeowners prevent fire damage with aerial inspections and
On May 22, 2025, the Aurora City Council greenlighted a resolution to collaborate with federal authorities in tackling drone threats near Buckley Space Force Base, a critical hub for national defense operations. This agreement, detailed in a report by The Sentinel, aims to bolster airspace security by addressing unauthorized unmanned aerial systems (UAS) incursions, a…
Specialized drone teams have launched an intensive aerial search operation for 70-year-old Thomas Albe, who has been missing for nearly a week in the Englewood area. The vulnerable senior, who suffers from traumatic brain injury and dementia, was last seen on foot near East Fremont Avenue on April 4th, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s…
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