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Senator Warns U.S. Drone Defense “Severe and Growing” Crisis As Protection Authorities Face January Expiration
Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton is sounding the alarm on what he calls a “severe and growing” threat from unauthorized drone flights over U.S. military bases, border facilities, and major public events, warning that critical airspace protection authorities are…
TSA Security Rules Could Ground Walmart’s Drone Delivery Before It Takes Off
The Transportation Security Administration has proposed security screening requirements that would require fingerprint background checks for retail employees who handle items delivered by drones—potentially including every Walmart worker who stocks shelves. Industry leaders are pushing back hard, warning the regulations…
Las Vegas Police Are Launching Drones From Rooftops, and the ACLU is Watching
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) is taking its “drone as a first responder” program to a whole new level. In a massive expansion of their Project Blue Sky, the department is installing a network of 13 “Skyports” across…
Sparks Police Deploy Docked Drone for Faster Emergency Response
The Sparks Police Department has become the first agency in northern Nevada to deploy a docked drone system, enhancing emergency response times and situational awareness for critical calls. According to MyNews4, the Skydio drone system is designed for rapid, autonomous…
Trump’s Tariffs Skyrocket Drone Prices, Threatening U.S. Pilots and First Responders
The Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese-made drones, unmitigated by recent exemptions for other electronics, are poised to devastate the U.S. drone industry, warns Vic Moss, president of the Drone Service Provider Alliance (DSPA), in an urgent open letter to President…
DJI Showcases Advanced Filmmaking Tools at 2025 NAB Show
Chinese drone maker DJI brings expanded lineup of professional and consumer-grade camera technology to 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas, emphasizing accessible creative solutions across price points. Creative Ecosystem Expansion DJI is returning to the NAB Show with an expanded…
China Escalates Trade War, Targets 11 US Drone Companies with New Restrictions
On April 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) ramped up its trade offensive against the United States, adding 11 US drone companies to its Unreliable Entity List, as reported by Global Times. This move, barring these firms from import/export…
Nevada Law SB11 Restricts Public Agency Drone Use, Bans DJI
Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), which took effect January 1, 2025, has introduced significant restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use by public agencies and law enforcement in Nevada. New Restrictions on Drone Sources The law requires Nevada’s Department of…
Drone Spotlight Guides Successful Night Rescue of Stranded Teen Hiker in Nevada
A drone equipped with powerful spotlight capabilities played a crucial role in a four-hour rescue operation of a stranded teenage hiker on Lone Mountain, demonstrating the expanding capabilities of drone technology in emergency response. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department…
Pentagon Baffled by 17-Day Drone Swarm at US Military Base
A swarm of mysterious drones buzzed a US military base for over two weeks, leaving officials scrambling for answers. The incident, reported by the Wall Street Journal, highlights growing concerns about drone incursions and the challenges of countering them on…
Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across the U.S.
So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in…
Journalism Students Take to the Skies in New Drone Filming Course
The Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno has introduced a new course that’s taking journalism to new heights – literally. The “Introduction to Drone Filming” class is giving students hands-on experience with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),…