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Montgomery County Police Pioneer “Drone as First Responder” Program
Innovative Policing Through Drone Technology Montgomery County, Maryland, is witnessing a revolution in its approach to emergency response, thanks to the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) pioneering “Drone as First Responder” program. Initially launched in Silver Spring last November, the…
Drone Disruption at AFC Championship Game Leads to Federal Charges
A High-Flying Drone Hazard Interrupts Major Sporting Event In a startling drone incident that marred the excitement of the AFC Championship game on January 28 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, a Pennsylvania man has been charged with felony federal…
Drone Technology Aids in Arrest of Theft Suspects in Silver Spring
Innovative Use of Drones in Law Enforcement In a remarkable demonstration of technology aiding law enforcement, Montgomery County Police successfully utilized a drone to apprehend two suspects involved in a theft at a Silver Spring grocery store. The incident, which…
Drone Disruptions: Elevated Concerns at Ravens Games
Security Risks as Drones Invade NFL Airspace at M&T Bank Stadium In a startling breach of security, the airspace above M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore witnessed an unprecedented eight drone violations during November, disrupting the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL games. This…
Drone Intrusion Delays Bengals-Ravens Football Game: A Rising Challenge for Stadium Security
The Unexpected Visitor The Cincinnati Bengals’ game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night encountered an unusual interruption in the second quarter. The cause? A drone hovering above the stadium, its blinking lights catching the attention of players and fans…
The Growing Threat: Drone Incidents Over Crowded Stadiums
A chilling hush descended over the Ohio State-Maryland college football game when a drone was spotted ominously hovering above. With the safety of players and spectators at stake, officials took immediate action, pausing the game and evacuating the field. Fortunately,…
Chinese DJI Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland’s Enforcement
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
Baltimore Police Drone Use: A Call for Feedback
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is opening its doors to community input on a proposed policy to employ police drone technology for crime scene management and tactical operations. In an announcement made Wednesday, BPD outlined their plan to leverage drones…
Chinese-made Drones: High Performance, Higher Concerns
U.S. Authorities are deploying Chinese-Made drones in vast numbers, igniting Senator Marco Rubio’s ire. According to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documentation, state governments and local police departments across the east coast of the U.S. are acquiring and operating…
Arkansas Limits Foreign and DJI Drones for Law Enforcement
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…
Successful Completion of US Navy Drone Delivery Trials Between Ships and Shore
The US Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) successfully conducted groundbreaking drone delivery trials to transport supplies between ships and shore. The Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems program (PMA-263) worked with the US Navy to show how cargo…
Missing woman found safe after a search that included drones
Almost 48 hours after disappearing from her home, the missing woman from Elkton, Maryland was found safe late Sunday night after an extensive search that included drones with thermal cameras. 21-year-old Frances Diienno was last seen on surveillance footage as…