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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…
Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Unveils Skydio Drone First Responder Program
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in Ohio has announced a comprehensive Drones as First Responders (DFR) program that will revolutionize their emergency response capabilities through automated drone deployment. The program, implemented in partnership with Skydio, represents one of the most…
Japanese Joint-Use Airport Latest to Face Drone-Related Disruptions
A series of unauthorized drone sightings forced the temporary closure of Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, a strategic joint civilian-military facility in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, marking the latest in a growing pattern of drone incidents affecting airport operations worldwide according to NHK…
Multiple Drone Sightings Reported Near Hill Air Force Base Amid Nationwide Military Installation Incidents
Hill Air Force Base officials have confirmed recent unmanned aerial system sightings in the vicinity of the installation, adding to a growing pattern of drone activity reported near military facilities across the United States. The sightings come as federal authorities…