Maryland

News, deep dives, and analysis — every Maryland story, newest first.

Articles

Beats covered

Reporters on beat

Jul 9

Last updated

United States

AI-Powered Drones Set to Revolutionize Inventory Management at IKEA’s US Warehouse

IKEA is bringing its cutting-edge drone technology to the United States, with plans to deploy AI-upgraded inventory drones at its Perryville, Maryland distribution center. This move marks a significant expansion of IKEA’s automated stock-counting system, which has already been successfully implemented across Europe, reports The Verge. 24/7 Operation Alongside Human Workers The new Verity-branded d

Haye KestelooAug 16

Police

Police Drone Use Sparks Privacy Debate in Maryland

A recent panel discussion at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City highlighted the growing debate over police use of drones. The discussion, reported by Maryland Matters, focused on the benefits and concerns surrounding law enforcement agencies employing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance and emergency response. Montgomery County’s Drone Program Montgom

Haye KestelooAug 15

Police

Montgomery County Police Drone Program Hits 1,000 Flights, Hailed as ‘Huge Success’

The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program’s effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program’s Impact on Policing According to a report by MyMCMedia, Captain Jason Cokinis, Commander of MCPD’s District Three, has…

Haye KestelooJul 27

Police

Police Drones Take Flight in Montgomery County, Expanding First Responder Program

Montgomery County, Maryland, is set to double its pioneering drone first responder program in the coming months, according to The Washington Post. The program, which has already surpassed 1,000 flights, uses drones to respond to 911 calls within seconds, often arriving at scenes before ground units. Rapid Response and Expanded Coverage The Montgomery County Police…

Haye KestelooJul 22

Underwater drone

Manta Ray: US Military’s Submarine Drone Spotted on Google Maps

USA Today reports that an object resembling the U.S. military’s new submarine drone, known as the Manta Ray, has been seemingly spotted on Google Maps at California’s Port Hueneme naval base. This unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is part of a program by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) aimed at developing long-duration, payload-capable drones…

Haye KestelooJun 26

Police

Bel Air Home Invasion: Bravery and Drones Save the Day

In a harrowing home invasion in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, Mike Clark’s swift actions saved his partner’s life, while the deployment of a drone led to the capture of the suspect, Joshua Brewster, 31, of North East. The Incident The pre-dawn attack on Wednesday left Clark’s partner, a woman he has shared a home…

Haye KestelooApr 12

DJI

Drone News: DJI Release Leaks, AUVSI’s Stance on Drone Bans, & an Update on the NFL Drone Flight

A new DJI release, controversy involving AUVSI, and an update on the individual who flew a drone over an NFL game in Maryland. Let's dive in!

Greg ReverdiauMar 22

Police

Drones: Montgomery County’s New Eyes in the Sky

A Game-Changer in Policing and Public Safety In a move that’s revolutionizing the way law enforcement operates, Montgomery County’s police department has introduced a cutting-edge drone program. This initiative, reportedly praised during Governor Wes Moore’s recent visit, showcases an innovative approach to crime prevention and response, blending technology with traditional policing methods in Mar

Haye KestelooMar 12

Maryland

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.