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DJI

Drones Fight Crime in Alabama Skies

A drone zips overhead. But this ain’t your DJI Mavic 3 snapping sunset shots—it’s the Alabama police hunting down bad guys! In North Alabama

Rafael SuárezAug 21

Department of Defense

U.S. Navy’s Drone Boat Program Faces Crashes, Software Failures, and Leadership Shakeups

The U.S. Navy’s ambitious effort to build a fleet of autonomous drone boats capable of countering China in the Pacific is struggling with technical failures and internal turmoil, according to a detailed Reuters report. Recent tests have resulted in collisions, software malfunctions, and operational accidents, while the Navy’s acquisition program has been rocked by leadership…

Haye KestelooAug 20

Police

Armed Drone Explodes at Haiti SWAT Base, Killing 2 Officers and Exposing UAV Protocol Gaps

Two Haitian police officers were killed and six others injured after an attack drone deployed in Haiti’s anti-gang campaign detonated at a police base in Port-au-Prince, raising urgent questions about how government-run and contractor-led drone strike operations are coordinated and secured, reports the New York Times. Fatal Blast During Drone Disarmament at SWAT Facility Officials…

Haye KestelooAug 20

FAA

Oceanside Police Launch Drone as First Responder Program to Cut Response Times

The Oceanside Police Department has officially launched a Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot program, aiming to slash response times from an average of five minutes down to just 60–90 seconds. The 13-month initiative, approved by the Oceanside City Council, is funded by a $264,816 state grant and is designed to improve officer safety, enhance…

Haye KestelooAug 20

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DJI

Electra’s EL9 Redefines Air Travel with Ultra-Short Flights

¡Hello, drone lovers! Get ready to have your props spun by a game-changer in aviation. Electra.aero, partnering with Surf Air Mobility Virginia Tech

Rafael SuárezAug 18

Ukraine

Griffon Aerospace Unveils Shahed-Style MQM-172 Arrowhead Drone with 100-Pound Payload

Alabama-based drone manufacturer Griffon Aerospace has introduced the MQM-172 Arrowhead, a new unmanned aircraft system designed as both a high-performance target drone and a configurable kamikaze platform. The system was announced Sunday, with company program manager Daniel Beck emphasizing its flexibility across training and combat roles, reports Interesting Engineering. Shahed-Inspired Kamikaze

Haye KestelooAug 18

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DJI

Drones Revolutionize Firefighting in Gifford and Mason

Drones Armed with infrared cameras, thermal imaging, and even fire-starting “Dragon Eggs,” these drones are keeping crews safer, boosting

Rafael SuárezAug 18

Police

Oak Brook Police Deploy Illinois’ First Fully Autonomous Drone as First Responder

Cutting-edge unmanned aircraft technology has arrived in suburban Chicago, with the Oak Brook Police Department becoming the first in Illinois to launch a fully autonomous drone as a first responder tool. According to a WLS report, the drone—developed by Flock Safety—can respond faster than patrol cars across the village, raising both public safety potential and…

Haye KestelooAug 17

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