North Carolina
North Carolina Drones: Stay informed on drone regulations and news in North Carolina. Discover how drones are impacting industries and communities across the state.
Drone News: This ban will affect YOU, No Mapping in NC, DJI Air 4 Rumors
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you this week. Yet again, we’re going to discuss the Drone for First Responder Act because this is just a horrible idea. Second, we’re…
Drone Pilot Grounded: Court Rules License Needed for Aerial Mapping
Drone Mapping Business Halted by Licensing Laws In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial mapping services without a state surveyor’s license. This decision highlights the tension between innovative technology…
Forsyth County Demonstrates Drone-Delivered AED in Simulated Emergency
Drones to the Rescue Forsyth County, North Carolina, has taken a significant step forward in emergency medical response by demonstrating the use of drones to deliver Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). This innovation aims to cut down the time it takes…
Drones Not Just for Delivery: Lucid Bots Revolutionizes Cleaning with Advanced Robotics
Taking Cleaning to New Heights and Surfaces In the bustling robotics industry, where delivery drones dominate headlines, Lucid Bots is carving out a unique niche. Founded in 2018, this Charlotte, N.C.-based company, part of Y Combinator’s 2019 cohort, is transforming…
NC Sheriffs Rely on Chinese DJI Drones Despite Security Concerns
A WBTV investigation has revealed that the vast majority of North Carolina sheriff’s offices rely on Chinese-made DJI drones for critical public safety operations, despite increasingly politicized national security concerns surrounding the company. The survey found that DJI drones play…
Unwarranted Fears: The Truth Behind NC’s Law Enforcement DJI Drone Usage
Questioning the Basis of Concern In a recent investigation by CBS 17, concerns have been raised regarding the use of drones manufactured by DJI, a China-based company, by law enforcement in North Carolina. The report suggests that these drones could…
Revolutionary Training: The 82nd Airborne’s Integration of Drone Munitions
A Groundbreaking Shift in Military Tactics In an innovative move that marks a significant shift in military tactics, the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Liberty is leading the Army into a new era of warfare. Soldiers are now training to…
Harnessing the Skies: The Future of Coastal Conservation and Research
Drones Take Center Stage at Duke and NOAA Workshop In an innovative gathering at Duke University, over seventy-three professionals from a diverse array of sectors—ranging from government and academia to private industry and non-profits—converged to enhance their expertise in drone…
Drone News: US Government Gone Wild
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This is the “Government Gone Wild” edition. That’s right, we’ve got three more bills from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah, which actually has two bills, that would restrict drone operation. So we decided to…
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Innovates with DJI M30 and DJI Dock
A Leap in Law Enforcement: DJI Drone and DJI Dock in Forsyth County The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is pioneering a significant advancement in law enforcement technology by introducing new drone equipment. This innovation places them among only five agencies…
Forsyth County’s Trial with “Drone in a Dock” Technology
A Leap into the Future of Policing In an innovative step towards modernizing law enforcement capabilities, the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office in North Carolina is currently in the testing phase of a cutting-edge drone technology named “Drone in a Dock.”…
Brevard River Rescue: Drone Technology Aids in Saving Lives
Swift Response to a Boating Accident In Brevard, N.C., a routine day transformed into a dramatic rescue operation when multiple people were stranded in a river following a boat capsizing incident. The Transylvania County 911 Center received several distress calls,…