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Buckle up for a no-holds-barred dive into the wild world of drones with hosts Bobby Ouyang (SkyeBrowse) and Luis Figueiredo, joined by search-and-rescue ace Kyle Nordfors (Weber County SAR), in the latest episode of their fifth season. This trio doesn’t…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have five stories for you this week: a drone crash into a uranium mine, a Georgia bill to ban Chinese drones, the North Dakota Senate rejecting a Chinese drone ban, the Sumas…
Georgia Lawmakers Push Drone Regulations, Targeting Chinese Manufacturers and Public Safety Georgia lawmakers are advancing comprehensive drone regulations through multiple bills, with bipartisan support focusing on national security and public safety concerns, according to state legislative documents. The measures would…
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A has introduced Drone Technology as part of its comprehensive approach to analyzing and improving drive-through operations. The company dispatches Specialist teams to study traffic patterns and operations across its more than 3,000 restaurants, using drones to capture aerial…
Alabama‘s Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a formal drone program that signals the growing maturation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment across state transportation agencies. The initiative, which places dedicated personnel in charge of drone operations, represents a shift…
Two men have been charged in connection with illegally exporting sensitive drone navigation technology that was later used in a deadly attack on U.S. forces, highlighting the critical importance of protecting advanced drone components from falling into hostile hands. The…
A Hall County Sheriff’s drone operator located a missing 79-year-old man with dementia and his dog in just 23 seconds using thermal imaging technology, demonstrating the growing importance of drone capabilities in time-critical Search and Rescue operations. The successful Thanksgiving…
NASA‘s taking a big step toward greener skies with a massive $11.5 million investment in five cutting-edge aircraft design studies. The project, part of their Advanced Aircraft Concepts for Environmental Sustainability (AACES) 2050 initiative, aims to revolutionize commercial aviation by…
A groundbreaking case in Maryland has demonstrated the powerful impact of Drone Technology in law enforcement, as drone footage helped secure a conviction in a violent assault case. First reported by Montgomery County officials, this marks the first time drone…
Two individuals from Georgia have been arrested for using a massive drone to smuggle Contraband into a federal prison in Grant Parish, Louisiana, according to the Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office (GPSO). The Drone Operation The operation involved a drone over…
The Bee Cave Police Department in Texas is gearing up to launch a pioneering drone program for emergency response. According to a recent Fox News report, the department demonstrated their new autonomous drone system, dubbed “AV8,” on Friday. Eye in…
Georgia‘s Department of Corrections is grappling with an alarming surge in drone-related security breaches at state prisons, according to recent testimony before a state Senate panel. The situation has escalated to the point where drones are suspected of delivering weapons…
Federal prosecutors have unveiled a sophisticated drone operation used to smuggle drugs and other Contraband into Georgia state prisons. The scheme, which ran for five years starting in 2019, involved nearly two dozen people and highlights the growing challenge of…
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is leveraging Drone Technology to bolster its law enforcement capabilities and improve public safety across the city. According to NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry, the department’s fleet of about 100 drones has…
Montgomery County Police Department’s Raven 1 drone played a crucial role in apprehending two CVS Pharmacy theft suspects on Tuesday. The incident, reported by 3rd District Acting Commander Jason Cokinos on X, showcases the growing importance of Drone Technology in…
Welcome to our weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops. The Baltimore Bridge collapse TFR. And then, lastly, a possible DJI Avata 2 release next…
In what authorities believe to be the largest criminal operation of its kind in Georgia history, agents have uncovered a network involving a drone repair shop owner and his employee allegedly using drones to smuggle contraband, including drugs, guns, and…
In a recent letter to the Connecticut General Assembly, Deputy Chief Mark Gentile of the Rocky Hill Fire Department strongly opposed Senate Bill 3, which includes a ban on the purchase and use of Chinese DJI drones and other foreign-made…
Hostage Situation Unfolds in Winnie Brook On February 27th, a tense hostage situation reportedly unfolded in the Winnie Brook Subdivision in Brooklet, Georgia. The Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene where a suspect, identified as Joshua Hellberg, was…
Drones Take Center Stage at Duke and NOAA Workshop In an innovative gathering at Duke University, over seventy-three professionals from a diverse array of sectors—ranging from government and academia to private industry and non-profits—converged to enhance their expertise in Drone…
A Leap in Law Enforcement: DJI Drone and DJI Dock in Forsyth County The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is pioneering a significant advancement in law enforcement technology by introducing new drone equipment. This innovation places them among only five agencies…
A Leap into the Future In the rapidly evolving world of commercial aviation, Delta Air Lines stands out with its innovative approach to aircraft maintenance. Spearheading this revolution is Emma Galarza, a senior engineer at Delta TechOps. With the integration…
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…
DJI Drones Unleashed: Brookhaven’s Bold Policing Leap In Brookhaven, Georgia, a suburb northeast of Atlanta, a groundbreaking approach to emergency response is taking to the skies. The Brookhaven Police Department (PD) has shifted DJI drones from the trunk of squad…
The MyPillow founder, Mike Lindell, is no stranger to making headlines, and he’s done it again. On Thursday, in an attention-grabbing event, Lindell showcased his new idea to combat alleged election fraud—a move that could potentially get enthusiasts on the…
Prosecutors say a Texas man attempted to use a heavy-duty drone to bring Contraband to prisoners, including wire cutters and other equipment, as well as money, telephones, cellphone chargers, and large quantities of tobacco. Authorities stated that a Houston man…
Two young men from Metro Vancouver are facing several charges concerning their alleged participation in using a black Autel EVO II drone to smuggle drugs into a Manitoba jail. The RCMP in Stonewall, Manitoba, were initially alerted to the unusual…
Today, the Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedoroy sent an open letter to DJI’s Frank Wang, urging the drone maker’s CEO to block the DJI drones that are used by the Russian army…
This year drones at the Augusta National Golf Club are showing The Masters like never before and the fans are appreciating it. The Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia is known for its beautiful scenery, but the aerial perspective…
Brookhaven in Georgia will use drones to respond to 911 calls and emergencies and to conduct investigations as part of their first responder program. It will be the first city in the southeast to do so.
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