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Aloft

Welcome to this week's UAS news update. We have four stories to discuss, touching on everything from Skydio leaving the consumer market.

Greg ReverdiauAug 11

Amazon

In a significant development, Amazon's ambitious drone delivery project, Prime Air, has seen the departure of two pivotal figures.

Haye KestelooAug 10

Police

In Eugene, multiple police units came together to apprehend Alexander Phillip Konnoff, the Eugene Police Street Crimes Unit, SWAT, Drone Team

Haye KestelooMay 19

Police

The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) has received the green light to launch an $80,000 drone pilot program to enhance surveillance capabilities

Haye KestelooApr 10

Skydio

This week in drone news, we have four stories for you. The first one is a big one: Oregon has named a new Aviation Director, and he's a good one.

Greg ReverdiauMar 24

Search & Rescue

A man in Oregon who became lost on a snow-covered road in the middle of nowhere was able to summon assistance by using his DJI drone

Haye KestelooMar 7

Oregon

A bill that could allow Oregon cities and counties to limit the use of drones in parks is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday in Salem.

Haye KestelooFeb 22

Amazon

Cheddi Skeete says he was fired from Amazon Prime Air, the company's drone delivery business, because he raised drone safety concerns.

Haye KestelooJan 20

The drone industry moves fast. Stay ahead of it.