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An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone made an unplanned landing on a Goodyear, Arizona sidewalk on Tuesday, just 10 days after the company resumed operations following a double crane crash that remains under federal investigation. Resident Austyn C. discovered the grounded MK30 drone while checking his mailbox, ABC15 reports. The October 14 incident marks the…
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 from Thursday’s press conference. The bureau added that it has recorded more than 400 successful…
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
Amazon’s delivery program just made a splash an Avondale, Arizona, resident Daniel Muniz watched his Amazon drone delivery go high-dive
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 drones for scouting dangerous environments, potentially transforming emergency responses and pr
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 from privacy advocates and community groups who fear it could erode civil liberties, reports KATU…
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 raised concerns among drone professionals and enthusiasts about the reliability of Amazon’s latest unmanned aerial…
The Oregon House approved House Bill 3426, a measure that significantly strengthens penalties for drone operators who disrupt emergency
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