Illinois
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FBI Raid Shocks Lincoln Square Neighborhood with Drones and Explosives
Drones and Explosives Used in Early Morning FBI Raid Lincoln Square residents were jolted awake early Thursday morning to an unexpected and dramatic FBI raid on a home in the 2200 block of West Farragut Avenue. The raid, reportedly involving…
DJI Drone Ban – Who Is On YOUR Side? AUVSI?
AUVSI’s Stance on Banning Chinese DJI Drones Now, AUVSI does not, and I repeat, does not support efforts that would bring about an immediate ban on Chinese drones. Michael Robbins, Co-CEO AUVSI Someone has some explaining to do. On February…
The Truth Uncovered: AUVSI’s Real Stance on DJI Drone Ban
The DJI Drone Ban Controversy at Hand In the realm of drone advocacy and legislation, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) stands as a towering influence, guiding the trajectory of drone policy in the United States. However, recent…
Remote ID Enforcement, Bill to Control Airspace, St. Louis Bill Update, DJI Avata 2 Leak
Welcome to this week’s UAS News update. We have four stories for you: Remote ID Enforcement First up, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) deferred enforcement of Remote ID ends this Saturday, which is tomorrow when you watch this video. This…
Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Drone Program
Drone Program: A Technological Leap for Public Safety In a significant advancement for public safety and operational efficiency, the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois has officially announced the establishment of its Drone Program. This innovative initiative is set to…
Balancing Freedom and Safety: The Debate Over Drone Use in Illinois Policing
The Sky’s New Watchers In Park Forest, Illinois, a new perspective on law enforcement emerged—a bird’s eye view capturing an arrest, made possible by the aid of an autonomous drone, reports The Chicago Tribune. The Park Forest Police Department shared…
Glen Carbon Police Department’s Drone Upgrade and Regional Collaboration
Adapting to New Aviation Regulations In a move to adapt to the upcoming Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drone requirements, the Glen Carbon Police Department, in partnership with neighboring fire and police departments, has embarked on a significant upgrade of their…
Protecting Our Feathered Friends: The Impact of Drones on Urban Wildlife
A Call for Responsible Drone Use In the heart of Chicago, a disturbing trend threatens the well-being of local wildlife, particularly owls. A recent incident involving a drone scaring away a great horned owl in Lincoln Park has highlighted the…
Moline Police Boost Safety with Drone Use at Mo.Live
In light of a recent change in state law, Moline Police are set to employ drone technology for increased safety at the upcoming Mo.Live event. The new legislation, Public Act 103-0101, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on June 16, 2023,…
Countryside Illinois Police Department receives DJI M30T drone
The Countryside Illinois Police Department took delivery of a DJI M30T police drone to help keep their community safe. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker approved a new law in June of this year, bolstering the power of local police departments to…
Illinois Boosts Police Drones Amidst Privacy Concerns
An eye in the sky may soon be the norm at parades and other outdoor events in Illinois, thanks to a new law expanding police departments’ drone surveillance powers. Signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the law, which took effect immediately,…
Illinois Unleashes Police Drones for Event Security
In a bid to bolster public safety, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill allowing increased use of police drones at public events. This decision comes just shy of a year since the devastating mass shooting at Highland Park.…