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Portland Police Expands Drone Program, Adds Gresham Partnership and Precinct-Level Coverage
Portland Police Bureau announced a new pilot expanding its Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) program—now in partnership with the Gresham Police Department—with leadership stating two drones will operate at each precinct to improve response and enhance safety, according to KATU’s report…
Police Drones Nab Airbnb Burglars in Portland Sting
Drones aren’t just for epic aerial shots anymore, fellas. In Southeast Portland, the cops are using these high-flying gadgets to bust criminals, and they just proved it by catching two burglars in the act at an Airbnb. This isn’t your…
Amazon Drone Delivery Takes a Dip: Package Plops into Avondale Pool
Hold onto your floaties, DroneXL fans, because Amazon’s Prime Air delivery program just made a splash—and not the good kind! On July 31, 2025, an Avondale, Arizona, resident named Daniel Muniz watched his Amazon drone delivery go from high-tech to…
Ohio Law Enforcement Pioneers Drone Training to Boost Officer Safety in High-Risk Scenarios
Officers at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) in London recently launched groundbreaking training on deploying DJI drones during tactical operations, technology that promises to shield personnel from immediate threats. This development arrives as departments nationwide increasingly turn to…
Sky Elements Aims for World Records with Massive 4th of July Drone Shows Across U.S.
On July 4, 2025, Sky Elements Drone Shows will illuminate the skies with 525 drones in Irving, Texas, attempting to create the largest aerial image of a cowboy hat, kicking off a bold Independence Day spectacle. The North Texas-based company,…
U.S. Humanoid Robot Industry Must Learn from Drone Market’s Chinese Dominance
The U.S. humanoid robot sector, poised for growth, risks repeating the drone industry’s missteps, where Chinese manufacturers like DJI captured the market with low-cost, user-friendly products. As companies like Agility Robotics and Apptronik advance their robots for factory and warehouse…
Oregon’s Senate Bill 238A Sparks Privacy Concerns Over Drone Surveillance
In Oregon, Senate Bill 238A, currently under review, is stirring controversy by proposing to ease restrictions on law enforcement drone use, potentially reducing court oversight for surveillance. The bill, which passed the Senate with Democratic support, has drawn sharp criticism…
Why Amazon’s MK30 Drones Crashed: Sensor Issues Exposed
On May 16, 2025, Bloomberg reported a significant setback for Amazon’s Prime Air drone delivery program, as the company paused operations following two crashes of its MK30 delivery drones in December 2024. The incidents, attributed to faulty lidar sensors, have…
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…
Oregon House Passes Strict Drone Interference Law, Escalating Penalties to Felony Status
In a unanimous vote, the Oregon House has approved House Bill 3426, a measure that significantly strengthens penalties for drone operators who disrupt emergency response operations, elevating intentional interference to a Class C felony. Reported by KOBI-TV NBC5, the legislation,…
Oregon Senate Bill 238 Advances: Police Drones Set for Expanded Role in 911 Responses
On April 7, 2025, Oregon’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-1 to advance Senate Bill 238, a proposal to broaden police drone use for 911 calls, suspect pursuits, and search operations, according to OregonLive. The bill, now headed to the Senate…
Amazon Resumes Drone Deliveries After Two-Month Pause Due to Sensor Concerns
Amazon has reportedly officially restarted its Prime Air drone delivery operations in both Tolleson, Arizona, and College Station, Texas, following a two-month suspension of the service. The company confirmed last week that deliveries have resumed after completing a necessary software…