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Quito’s Aerialoop is Pioneering Drone Logistics in Detroit

Aerialoop, a company whose skilled pilots I personally know and respect, has launched a groundbreaking new cargo drone pilot program in Detroit

Rafael SuárezSep 17

Michigan

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 distinctive cable spools, a feature that gives them immunity to electronic jamming—a capability that ha

Haye KestelooAug 22

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Legal

Ann Arbor’s Drone Policy Takes Flight: Balancing Innovation and Privacy

Ann Arbor is about to set the skies straight with a new municipal drone policy! The City Council is poised to greenlight rules for how city officials

Rafael SuárezAug 8

Michigan

Shocking Ruling Crushes Drone Deer Recovery in Michigan – Hunters Beware

Laugh if you want, but drones “speaking” location data? That’s the wild argument in a case where Michigan’s hunting ban won out, leaving pilots and hunters reeling. A federal appeals court has affirmed that an Ohio-based company cannot use drones to help hunters locate wounded deer in Michigan, upholding the state’s prohibition despite recognizing free…

Haye KestelooAug 5

DJI Air 3S Camera Is Insane - This Drone Is Still A BEAST 6 Months Later

DJI

DJI Air 3S Camera Drone Is Insane – It Is Still A BEAST 6 Months Later

The drone I've been using for the past six months is the DJI Air 3S. Since its release, I've reviewed a couple of others, like the Neo and the Flip.

Billy KyleAug 2

DJI Responds to Court Ruling, Denies Military Ties Despite Pentagon Designation - Trump Administration Targets Chinese Drone Imports in September Crackdown

DJI

Drones Over Grand Rapids: Counting Cars to Solve a Parking Puzzle

Drones as Parking Sleuths: The Plan. Grand Rapids is bracing for a parking crunch. Massive developments, like a new amphitheater and soccer

Rafael SuárezAug 1

Amazon

Michigan’s Drone Boom: Amazon Bets Big on Pontiac for Ultra-Fast Prime Air Deliveries

Amazon’s Prime Air program advances toward widespread drone deliveries, targeting Pontiac, Michigan, as a key launch site in the fourth quarter of 2025. This move promises faster package arrivals for local residents, blending cutting-edge drone technology with everyday e-commerce. CBS News reports that the initiative has already sparked community interest through interactive events. Engaging the…

Haye KestelooJul 30

The Growing Threat of Hostile Drones in Urban Areas

Department of Homeland Security

Oakland Sheriff Urges Congress for Local Drone Counterauthority Amid Rising Threats

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 News, Bouchard, alongside U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Bruce Township), emphasized the urgency of addressing mysterious…

Haye KestelooMay 27

Michigan

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