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Chinese Grad Student Charged with Espionage for Drone Photos of US Navy Shipyards

The US Department of Justice charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards

Haye KestelooMay 30

Zipline

Prescription Delivery by Drone: Coming Soon to More Cities

Drone Partnerships to Expand Healthcare Access Prescription delivery via drone is set to expand significantly with new partnerships involving Mayo Clinic and Memorial Hermann Health Systems. Zipline’s autonomous delivery service will soon be available in Houston, Jacksonville, and Rochester, Minnesota. This move aims to streamline healthcare and improve access for patients, especially those who ne

Haye KestelooMay 25

Police

Duluth Police Use Drone to Locate Missing 12-Year-Old Girl

Quick Action and Drone Technology Lead to Safe Recovery A 12-year-old girl who threatened to run away from the Stowe Elementary School area in Duluth, Minnesota, was quickly located by police using a drone on Wednesday. The Duluth Police Department (DPD) received a report of the missing child near the 500 block of W Stowe…

Haye KestelooApr 3

Police

High-Tech Apprehension: Duluth Police Utilize Drone to Capture Stabbing Suspect

Swift Police Response to Early Morning Violence In the quiet streets of Duluth, Minnesota, a violent altercation disrupted the early hours of Thursday morning. The Duluth Police were called to the 6700 block of Redruth Street at approximately 2:15 a.m. following reports of a stabbing incident. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 35-year-old man suffering from…

Haye KestelooFeb 2

Helicopter's Close Call with Drone in Londonderry Raises Safety Concerns - Drones and Schools: The Debate on Airspace and Privacy - Drone Privacy Battle Reaches Michigan Court Drone pilot arrested after flying near Minnesota State Patrol helicopter over Minneapolis

FAA

Drone pilot arrested after flying near Minnesota State Patrol helicopter over Minneapolis

A 31-year-old drone pilot from Minneapolis found himself in custody after he unlawfully operated a drone in close proximity to a State Patrol helicopter on Tuesday night. The event is now being closely scrutinized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The close encounter occurred around 10 p.m. near Loring Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when the…

Haye KestelooMay 18