Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
New York City has expanded its use of drones at Rockaway Beach, now deploying them to drop lifesaving flotation devices to swimmers in distress, building on years of surveillance for sharks and riptides. This initiative promises quicker interventions in dangerous waters, as demonstrated in recent tests, reports the New Yorker. Drone Payload and Deployment Mechanics…
Israeli defense firm Robotican recently delivered dozens of its Rooster hybrid drone systems to European special operations forces, intervention units, and infantry teams, marking a key expansion in tactical unmanned technology. This move, coupled with the drone’s new NATO registration, positions it as a reliable tool for high-stakes missions in restricted environments, according to Defence…
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
The U.S. Secret Service rolled out a fleet of advanced military-grade drones to detect and neutralize unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), addressing critical gaps exposed during the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt on former President Trump at a Butler, Pennsylvania rally. This move signals a shift toward integrating high-tech aerial reconnaissance into protective operations, potenti
Swiss company Wingtra introduced the WingtraRAY, as a vertical takeoff and landing drone tailored for survey professionals seeking rapid data collection and simplified regulatory approvals. The drone enables users to map 100 hectares (250 acres) in just 10 minutes, marking a 40% speed increase over the previous WingtraOne GEN II model. Key Performance Capabilities WingtraRAY…
Dear Drone pilots: Kerr County, Texas, is dealing with enough chaos. Picture this: a rescue helicopter, buzzing through the sky like a caffeinated hummingbird
Last fall, a drone illegally soared over a Mets playoff game, hovering above tens of thousands of fans at Citi Field. This incident, coupled with thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles spotted over New York City’s tristate area last winter, underscores a growing concern: the NYPD can track drones but lacks the authority to neutralize potential…
On July 4, 2025, Sacramento’s skies dazzled with illegal fireworks, but drone surveillance by the Sacramento Fire Department (SFD) ensured violators won’t escape hefty fines. Using advanced drone technology, the SFD tracked illegal activity, capturing evidence that could cost homeowners thousands, as reported by Fox40. Drone Surveillance Enhances Enforcement SFD’s special fireworks task force depl
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