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Cleveland Explores Drone as First Responder Program for Fire and EMS 911 Calls
Cleveland, Ohio, is taking a bold step toward modernizing emergency response by exploring the use of drones for fire and EMS 911 calls. The city has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to technology firms, inviting proposals for a “Drone…
Ohio Lawmakers Push for Drone Defense Act to Protect Homeowners’ Rights
State Representatives Angie King (R-Celina) and Ty Mathews (R-Findley) have introduced a resolution urging Congress to pass the Defense Against Drones Act of 2025, a move aimed at empowering Ohio homeowners to protect their privacy and property from unmanned aerial…
Drone News: TX & OH Bills Against Drones, FL Bill, OR Bill Helps DFR
This week, we have four stories to share, making this update slightly longer than usual due to significant developments in the drone industry. Texas House Bill 41: Controversial Drone Ban Texas House Bill 41 aims to ban certain drones, primarily…
NASA Advances Drone Safety with New Hazard Detection System
NASA is stepping up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, potentially revolutionizing drone operations across industries. The In-Time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) aims to proactively monitor and mitigate risks, enhancing…
Dublin Police Launch Autonomous Drone First Responder Program with 90-Second Emergency Response Times
The city of Dublin, Ohio is setting a new benchmark for emergency response with the deployment of four autonomous drones capable of reaching incidents within 90 seconds. According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Drone First Responders program will be the…
Could Drones Deliver Your Prescription? MassDOT’s Tests Suggest It’s Possible
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is exploring a future where drones could deliver prescriptions directly to your door. This week, the department announced a series of successful test flights conducted in October 2024, delivering small packages in Lynn and…
Tennessee Congressman’s Defense Against Drones Act Aims to Empower Property Owners
On March 6, 2025, Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett introduced the Defense Against Drones Act (DADA), or HR1907, a federal bill designed to give property owners the right to shoot down drones flying at or below 200 feet over their land…
Ohio Activists Rally Against Anduril’s $900 Million Drone Factory
On Sunday over two dozen demonstrators gathered outside the Ohio Air National Guard Base at Rickenbacker International Airport to protest Anduril Industries’ planned drone factory in Central Ohio. The demonstration, reported by The Columbus Dispatch, marks an early public backlash…
Thermal Drone Proves Vital in Rescuing Crash Victim in Franklin County
In a striking demonstration of drone technology’s life-saving potential, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office successfully located an injured woman after a crash in Darbydale, Ohio, early Sunday morning, reports WBNS 10TV. The deployment of a drone equipped with thermal imaging…
Sixth Annual Micro Drone Race Takes Flight at National Museum of U.S. Air Force
In a thrilling fusion of cutting-edge technology and aviation heritage, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, is gearing up to host its Sixth Annual Micro Drone Race from February 28 to March 2, 2025. Located…
DJI Matrice 30T Enhances Washington Township Police Emergency Response
Washington Township Police Department, Ohio has acquired a DJI Matrice 30T drone for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations, with funding of $17,000 provided primarily through the Washington Township Police Officers Association, according to Chief Michael Thompson. The department’s new M30T…
Anduril to Build $1B Autonomous Systems Factory in Ohio, Creating 4,000 Jobs
Anduril Industries has announced plans to establish Arsenal-1, a groundbreaking hyperscale manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio, representing a nearly $1 billion investment in American defense manufacturing capabilities. The facility will focus on mass-producing autonomous systems and advanced defense technologies, creating…