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Zipotle Zips Burritos by Drone in Dallas Chipotle Food delivery
DJI

Zipotle Zips Burritos by Drone in Dallas

“Zipotle” in Dallas, dropping tacos and bowls faster than you can say “extra salsa.” This ain’t your DJI Mavic snapping vacation pics

Drones Fight Crime in Alabama Skies drone
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

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

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

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

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