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Michigan Drone Delivery Project Lands Second State Grant of $950,000
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 Awards Grants for Drone Innovations in Hurricane Relief and Air Traffic Cybersecurity
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…
Drone Used in Foiled ISIS Attack on U.S. Military Base Sparks Security Concerns
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…
Kalamazoo Police Use Drone to Arrest Juvenile in Vehicle Break-In Spree
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…
DJI Mavic 4 Release Date, Drone Used for Good, DJI Mini 5 Leak, Drone Smuggling Into Prison
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,…
Thermal Drone Saves 74-Year-Old Woman in Hours, Redefining Rescue in Michigan Woods
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…
Michigan Man Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Shooting Down Police Drone
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…
Thermal Imaging Drone Assists in Suspect Capture After Michigan Car Crash
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…
Brain-Computer Interface Breakthrough: Paralyzed Man Pilots Virtual Drone Using Only Thoughts
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…
Drone Operators Challenge University of Michigan’s Sweeping Aircraft Ban in Landmark Case
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…
Weekly UAS News Update: Skydio, DJI vs DoD, Michigan Lawsuit, Goggles N3
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Skydio sanctions by China, the Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators versus the University of Michigan lawsuit, more information on the DJI lawsuit, and new possibly DJI…
Rural Michigan Tests Medical Drone Delivery Program
Traverse City, Michigan is set to become a testing ground for a pioneering drone delivery program focused on medical supplies and healthcare services. According to the Record-Eagle, this innovative project aims to revolutionize healthcare delivery in rural areas. Collaborative Effort…