Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
On June 2, 2025, a routine traffic stop in Bennettsville, South Carolina, uncovered a sophisticated drone smuggling operation targeting Evans Correctional Institution, revealing the growing challenge of aerial contraband delivery in correctional facilities, according to WYFF News 4. Drones in Crime: A Rising Threat The Bennettsville Police Department initiated the bust during a traffic stop…
a sleek Amazon MK30 drone buzzes in, drops your new Dji Mini 5 Pro, and zips off—all in under an hour. That’s the magic of Amazon’s Prime Air
Hidden Level, a Syracuse-based startup specializing drone detection systems, is making waves in the drone industry after securing $100 million in new investor funding reports Syracuse.com. The company, which develops technology to track aerial drones and their operators, is rapidly expanding its operations and workforce in Central New York, driven by growing demand for its…
Did you know that in the United States, failing to register your drone could result in a fine of up to $10,000? Don’t take the risk. In the next few minutes, I’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of registering your drone in 2025. While registering your drone might seem daunting, it’s straightforward, and I’ll…
DJI Drones in Castle Combe? Well, in this Cotswolds’ postcard-perfect village, looks like it’s been plucked from Hogsmeade, with its honey-colored
President Donald Trump’s upcoming executive orders, set to be signed next week, may drastically alter the U.S. drone market by potentially banning Chinese-made drones from companies like DJI and Autel. According to a recent Washington Post report, these orders aim to address national security concerns while boosting domestic drone production, a move that could affect…
On May 30, 2025, Parker Police in Colorado used a DJI Matrice drone to locate a missing child, demonstrating the value of aerial technology in search-and-rescue missions. After ground crews failed to find the child in a remote area, the drone’s bird’s-eye view proved crucial, reflecting a growing reliance on unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in…
Cleveland, Ohio, is taking a bold step toward modernizing emergency response by exploring the use of drones for fire and EMS 911 calls. The city has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to technology firms, inviting proposals for a “Drone as First Responder” program that could deploy drones to emergency scenes, providing critical real-time data…
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