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Drones are Weapons of War for Latin America’s Cartels

Drones are reshaping conflict. A disturbing new report from War on the Rocks warns that criminal organizations across Latin America, from Mexican

Rafael SuárezSep 11

Skydio

Portland Police Seek Approval to Deploy Drone for Public Safety Operations

The Portland Police Department is requesting approval from the city council to purchase its first drone, a tool they say would improve search-and-rescue missions, crime scene reconstruction, and responses to high-risk incidents, according to a report from the Portland Press Herald. The council’s Health and Human Services and Public Safety Committee approved the measure Tuesday,…

Haye KestelooSep 10

Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, Drones Are a Farmer’s Best Friend and the FBI’s Biggest Headache

Wisconsin State Farmer wrote about it and told us: It’s a classic double-edged sword, and it’s a conversation we all need to be having.

Rafael SuárezSep 10

Australia

Australia Opens Massive Outback Proving Ground for Drones

A new facility in Australia's remote Northern Territory is designed to do just that. It’s a massive, 10,000-hectare playground for drone engineers to test

Rafael SuárezSep 10

Skydio

DJI Drone Ban Looms in U.S., Threatening Agriculture, Construction, and Public Safety

U.S. lawmakers are moving to block sales of new DJI drones as soon as December, raising costs and disrupting operations for farmers, builders, surveyors, and first responders that rely on the Chinese maker’s aircraft, according to a detailed report by The New York Times. The push follows Customs and Border Protection seizures that began in…

Haye KestelooSep 9