Michigan Drones: Discover the latest drone news and regulations in Michigan. Stay informed on how drones are shaping the state’s industries.
On May 25, 2025, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard pressed U.S. lawmakers in Washington to grant state and local law enforcement the authority to counter hostile drones, highlighting growing safety risks at public events. In an interview with The Detroit…
A pioneering drone delivery project in northern Michigan has landed its second significant state funding infusion, cementing the Grand Traverse area’s status as a premier testbed for cutting-edge aerial mobility technology. The effort, led by Traverse Connect and Munson Healthcare,…
NASA has selected two university teams to develop drone technologies tackling real-world aviation challenges, focusing on hurricane relief and securing air traffic systems against cyber threats. Funded through NASA‘s University Student Research Challenge (USRC), each team receives up to $80,000…
A 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, was arrested on May 13, 2025, for plotting a mass shooting at a U.S. military base in Warren, Michigan, using a drone for reconnaissance, according to a Justice Department…
On May 7, 2025, Kalamazoo Police deployed a drone to apprehend a juvenile suspect linked to over 30 vehicle break-ins near Western Michigan University, showcasing the growing role of Drone Technology in law enforcement. The Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. First, DJI teases the Mavic 4 Pro with a release date. Second, a heartwarming story from Michigan where a drone located a missing person. Third,…
On April 6, 2025, a thermal-imaging drone located a 74-year-old woman lost for three days in the frigid, rain-soaked woods of Mason County, Michigan, cutting a potentially days-long search to just five hours, MLive reports. This life-saving mission showcases how…
The camera drone I’ve been exclusively using for the past six months is the DJI Air 3S. Since its release, I’ve reviewed a couple of others here on the channel, like the Neo and the Flip. Although those drones are…
On February 11, 2025, a DJI Air 3 Police drone operated by the Oscoda Township Police Department was allegedly shot down by a civilian during a tense standoff in Tawas Township, Michigan. The suspect, 21-year-old Alexander J. Bessey, now faces…
In a compelling demonstration of drone technology’s growing role in public safety, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department successfully deployed a thermal imaging drone to apprehend a suspect who fled a car crash in Fife Lake Township, Michigan, on February…
In a groundbreaking advancement for both neural interface technology and drone control systems, researchers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated the first successful thought-controlled drone navigation through a complex obstacle course. The study, published in Nature Medicine, represents a…
A critical Legal battle over drone access to airspace is unfolding in Michigan, where operators are challenging the University of Michigan’s broad prohibition of unmanned aircraft over its properties. The case, heard Tuesday in the Michigan Court of Claims, could…
