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Washington State, one of the earliest and largest adopters of law enforcement drones, is allocating additional funding for vehicle-tracking technologies, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The Washington State Department of Commerce has reportedly set aside $1.43 million for proposals, with…
Drone Technology and Officer’s Keen Eye Lead to Arrest Gresham Police successfully arrested a 30-year-old man accused of driving a stolen vehicle, thanks to the combination of advanced Drone Technology and an observant officer. Michael Anthony Snyder Jr. was reportedly…
Drone Manhunt Ends in Arrest South of Bend In a dramatic night-time drone operation south of Bend, Oregon, law enforcement officials successfully apprehended a wanted man, showcasing the effective use of technology in modern policing. The incident unfolded late Monday…
In Ashland, Oregon, an innovative training program is bridging the gap between technology and public safety, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to disaster response and law enforcement assistance. The National Guard, in collaboration with local and state agencies, has embarked on…
Drone Light Shows Instead Fireworks In a groundbreaking move, the city of Tigard, Oregon, is set to illuminate the summer sky not with the traditional bursts of fireworks, but with a choreographed display of 200 drones. This decision marks a…
Amazon’s Drone Dreams Hit Snag as Key Executive Cassidy Exits Prime Air, Sean Cassidy, the division’s head of safety, flight operations, and regulatory affairs, has reportedly left the company in a significant development within Amazon‘s ambitious drone delivery unit. This…
Weekly UAS News Update: Highlights and Key Takeaways Welcome to this week’s UAS news update. We have four important stories to discuss, touching on everything from new technology rollouts to the shifting strategies of major players in the drone market.…
In a significant development, Amazon‘s ambitious drone delivery project, Prime Air, has seen the departure of two pivotal figures. Jim Mullin, the chief pilot, and Robert Dreer, in charge of all test operations, have left the program. This move comes…
In an effort to combat the increasing threat of wildfires, Portugal has brought to the fore an innovative approach – a firefighting drone capable of dousing flames from above. The pioneering technology was put through a trial run in May,…
In Eugene, Oregon, multiple Police units came together to apprehend Alexander Phillip Konnoff, 30, at his Amirante Street residence on May 17, 2023. At 5:59 p.m., the Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit, SWAT, Drone Team, K9, Crisis Negotiation Team, Metro…
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has received the green light to launch an $80,000 drone program to enhance surveillance capabilities in various situations. However, critics fear potential civil rights violations due to the program. The Portland City Council has approved…
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