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Gunshot in Applegate Leads to Swift Police and Drone Action
Incident in a Quiet Town The peaceful routine of Applegate, Michigan was disrupted on Monday, Jan. 8, following reports of a gunshot. The incident led to a significant response, which included a surveillance drone from the Sanilac County Sheriff Department,…
Drone and Canine Unit Lead to Arrest of Suspect in Kalamazoo
Innovative Policing Tactics In a remarkable display of modern policing, the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety successfully utilized a combination of a drone and a canine unit to apprehend a suspect. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday,…
Drone News: New Bill to Ban Chinese Drones, DJI Matrice 3D Leaks, and Zipline’s New Partnerships
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. A new bill proposes a ban on Chinese drones at the federal level. There are DJI Matrice 3D leaks, and Zipline has formed a new…
Elevate Your Health: Zipline Drones Deliver Meds Direct to Doorsteps
Zipline’s Prescription Drone Delivery Soars with Cleveland Clinic Partnership Drones are not just for the avid hobbyist anymore; they’re changing the way the healthcare sector operates. Recently, Zipline, the global leader in drone delivery, and Cleveland Clinic, a top-ranked U.S.…
Revolutionizing Delivery: Ford’s Exploration of Drone Deliveries in Detroit
Detroit’s iconic Michigan Central Station, a relic of a bygone era, is now at the forefront of technological innovation as Ford, through its subsidiary Michigan Central, aims to revitalize the area and revolutionize package delivery. Partnering with Michigan’s Department of…
Drone Debate Ignites Privacy Concerns in Michigan
Michigan finds itself amidst a riveting debate: should officials need a warrant to surveil residents’ properties using drones? This question buzzed into the state’s highest court, where justices grappled with the implications of drone technology on privacy rights. A Backyard…
DJI Drones Soar into Grand Rapids Police Strategy
Grand Rapids, Michigan is gearing up to introduce police drones this September. On Tuesday morning, August 22, the City Commission’s fiscal committee unanimously gave the nod for an approximately $100,000 purchase, accounting for eight DJI drones for law enforcement purposes.…
Mike Lindell’s Drone and WMD Tech: A New Twist on Election Monitoring
The MyPillow founder, Mike Lindell, is no stranger to making headlines, and he’s done it again. On Thursday, in an attention-grabbing event, Lindell showcased his new idea to combat alleged election fraud—a move that could potentially get enthusiasts on the…
Transforming Midland: Public Safety Ascends with Drones
In a remarkable display of the technological advancements impacting local services, the Midland Fire Department showcased its new fleet of drones, including Chinese Autel Robotics drones, to the Midland City Council members in a special meeting held Monday evening at…
House to Ban All DJI, AirMap Shutting Down Their LAANC, Lawsuit Over Drone Photos
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This week, we have three stories for you. The first one is a concerning one: the House Bill that threatens a complete DJI ban everywhere in the country. We also have AirMap shutting…
Aerial Intrusion? Drone Privacy Battle Reaches Michigan Court
The Michigan Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a case centered on the legitimacy of drone imagery of a salvage yard located near Traverse City. Todd and Heather Maxon, the owners of the yard, were slapped with a lawsuit…
Summit Township Fire Department Bolsters Water Rescue Capabilities with Underwater Drone
In Jackson County, Michigan, water rescues are taking a leap into the future, thanks to an innovative underwater drone now in use by the Summit Township Fire Department. The drone was showcased in an insightful demonstration led by firefighters Joseph…