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Drone Tracks Suspect After Deadly Dog Stabbing in Ottawa County
A quiet afternoon in Ottawa County turned into a chaotic search after a violent home invasion left a dog dead and a homeowner injured. The suspect, a 23 year old man, tried to flee into the nearby woods. He did…
Amazon Activates Prime Air Drone Delivery In Waco Two Days After Pontiac Launch
Amazon officially launched its Prime Air drone delivery service in Waco, Texas on Tuesday, marking the e-commerce giant’s fourth active U.S. market just two days after activating service in Pontiac, Michigan. The rapid expansion signals Amazon’s aggressive push to scale…
Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery Launches in Pontiac, Marking Midwest Expansion After Technical Setbacks
Amazon officially activated its Prime Air drone delivery service in Pontiac, Michigan over the weekend, making the city the company’s third active U.S. market for autonomous package deliveries. The launch follows months of technical fixes after the e-commerce giant suspended…
How Did a U.S. Soldier Command a Black Hawk Helicopter Using Only a Tablet?
On Friday, October 31st, Lockheed Martin confirmed that a Sergeant First Class in the U.S. Army National Guard recently planned and executed autonomous missions with an Optionally Piloted (OPV) S-70 Black Hawk using only a handheld tablet. The exercise ran…
Raleigh’s Drone Park Rules Expose Nationwide Federal Authority Confusion
Raleigh, North Carolina’s newly published drone park guidelines showcase a problem plaguing municipalities across America: cities can’t seem to figure out where their authority ends and federal airspace control begins. The confusion isn’t just an academic legal debate—it directly impacts…
Belgium Foils Jihadist Drone Bomb Plot Targeting Prime Minister As Europe Bolsters Defenses
Belgian authorities arrested three suspects in Antwerp today after uncovering a jihadist-inspired plot to assassinate Prime Minister Bart De Wever using drone-mounted explosives, according to federal prosecutors. Police discovered bomb-making materials, metal pellets for shrapnel, and a 3D printer intended…
FBI Partners With Michigan On Drone Enforcement Near Detroit Airport
The FBI is collaborating with Michigan state agencies on drone enforcement near Detroit Metropolitan Airport, according to discussions at a Michigan Capitol Commission meeting held October 6, 2025. The partnership could establish a model for federal-state drone enforcement as authorities…
Hingham Police Drone Helps Catch Teen Suspect in 60-Car Break-In Spree
A police drone helped Hingham, Massachusetts officers track down and arrest a 17-year-old suspect who allegedly broke into approximately 60 unlocked vehicles in a single night. The aerial deployment, coordinated with K-9 units and neighboring Norwell Police, demonstrates how suburban…
DMR Technologies Bets on Louisiana: 500+ Jobs Coming to First U.S. Industrial Drone Factory
An American drone manufacturer is placing a major bet on domestic production, announcing plans to build its first full-scale U.S. manufacturing facility in Lafayette, Louisiana. DMR Technologies will create 521 jobs over the next decade with an average salary of…
DHS Closes Chicago Airspace to Drones Amid Immigration Raids
The Department of Homeland Security has closed Chicago’s airspace to drones until October 12th as federal agents use military-style tactics including drones and helicopters in a controversial immigration crackdown. The FAA Temporary Flight Restriction effectively grounds all civilian drone operations…
Quito’s Aerialoop is Pioneering Drone Logistics in Detroit
I have to admit, this story puts a huge smile on my face. A drone logistics company born right here in my adopted city of Quito, Ecuador, is now making waves in the heart of America’s automotive industry. Aerialoop, a…
Fiber-Optic Drones Appear at US Navy’s Silent Swarm Exercise in Michigan
Jamming-resistant fiber-optic drones were spotted during the US Navy’s Silent Swarm electronic warfare exercise in Michigan, an event bringing together military units and defense companies to test future battlefield technologies. According to Business Insider, the drones were identified by their…