Kansas
Walmart Expands Drone Delivery to Three More States in 2025
Walmart is scaling up its drone delivery operations, announcing plans to extend the service to 100 stores across Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa within the next year. This expansion, reported by CNBC, will bring drone deliveries to a total…
Why Amazon’s MK30 Drones Crashed: Sensor Issues Exposed
On May 16, 2025, Bloomberg reported a significant setback for Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery program, as the company paused operations following two crashes of its MK30 delivery drones in December 2024. The incidents, attributed to faulty lidar sensors, have…
DJI’s Drone Revolution Transforms Global Farming at Agrishow 2025
At Brazil’s Agrishow 2025, DJI Agriculture unveiled its fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, spotlighting a global surge in drone-powered farming that’s reshaping agriculture with precision and sustainability. With 400,000 DJI ag drones deployed worldwide by late 2024—a 90%…
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Kansas City: A Game-Changer for Urban Logistics
Kansas City is on the verge of a logistics revolution as Amazon eyes the metro for its Prime Air drone delivery service, according to an exclusive report by The Kansas City Star. The retail giant, founded by Jeff Bezos, has…
DJI Takes DoD to Court, DJI Mini 4 Pro Gets SDK, and Two Teens Saved by a Drone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have three stories for you this week. First, DJI takes the Department of Defense to court over its Chinese military company label. Second, the popular DJI Mini 4 Pro gets a huge…
DJI Seeks Court Intervention to Overturn U.S. DoD’s Chinese Military Company Label
On March 14, 2025, SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. and its subsidiary Shenzhen Dajiang Baiwang Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively “DJI”) filed a motion for summary judgment in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging the U.S. Department…
DEFENSE Act Gains Sports Industry Backing to Combat Drone Threats at Stadiums
A bipartisan bill introduced on February 20, 2025, by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is set to enhance drone security at major U.S. sporting events. Known as the Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment (DEFENSE)…
Drone Pilot Charged, Unusual Machines Aquires Aloft, PhillyDroneLife Update, More State Drone Bills
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state…
Drones aids in take down of alleged burglar in Kansas
A drone equipped with a thermal camera has been used in a police takedown of an alleged burglar in Lawrence, Kansas. The drone’s thermal camera guided officers to the location of the individual at around 4:30am. An aerial takedown The…
Drone Disruption at Ravens Playoff Game Highlights Growing Stadium Security Challenge
The Baltimore Ravens’ playoff victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers was briefly interrupted by unauthorized drone activity, marking the third such incident at M&T Bank Stadium in two years, reports The Baltimore Banner. This latest incursion highlights the growing challenges sports…
High School Drone Program Gets $5K Boost for Pre-Construction Aerial Documentation
Batesville High School Charter’s drone and aviation program just got a major upgrade thanks to a $5,000 donation that’ll help students capture aerial imagery for a local construction project, according to a report from White River Now. Students Take Flight…
Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office Expands Capabilities with State-of-the-Art Drone for Emergency Response
The Faulkner County Sheriff’s Office Reserve Unit has taken a significant step forward in emergency response capabilities by acquiring a state-of-the-art drone through a collaboration with Centennial Bank. This new technology will enhance their ability to conduct critical operations including…