Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
When Hurricane Helene ravaged Asheville, North Carolina, in 2024, floodwaters turned streets into rivers, cut power, and isolated communities. Amid the chaos, the Asheville Police Department’s deployment of 13 DJI Docks became a lifeline, revolutionizing emergency response with real-time aerial intelligence. Aerial Eyes in Unreachable Places Helene’s floods made traditional response methods nearly
In Nogales, Arizona, U.S. Border Patrol agents are transforming border security with cutting-edge drone technology, enhancing safety for agents and civilians while boosting operational efficiency. According to a KGUN 9 report, drones provide a bird’s-eye view of one of the busiest pedestrian ports of entry from Mexico, enabling agents to monitor the border wall with…
On a crisp Thursday morning, the rolling greens of Rome Country Club in New York became the testing ground for a futuristic vision: food delivery via drones and robotic dogs. The Daily Sentinel reported that Drone City, a rising star in aerial tech, partnered with the club to explore how drones and robotic dogs can…
On May 1, 2025, SiFly, a Santa Clara-based startup, unveiled its Q12 drone, a game-changer poised to rival DJI’s dominance in the commercial drone market. With a 90-mile range and three-hour flight time, the Q12 promises to redefine long-range missions for drone professionals and public safety teams, offering a U.S.-made, NDAA-compliant alternative amid growing concerns…
On April 28, 2025, a Reuters drone hovering over the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, recorded a chilling scene: 31 men in red and orange jumpsuits formed the letters “SOS” in a dirt courtyard, pleading for help amid fears of deportation to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison. This vivid distress signal, reportedly captured 200…
A daring attempt to smuggle methamphetamine into a South Carolina federal prison using a drone ended in a spectacular failure when the device crashed, leading to multiyear prison sentences for the trio involved, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. The incident highlights the growing challenge of drones in prison contraband schemes and raises questions about…
At Brazil’s Agrishow 2025, DJI Agriculture unveiled its fourth annual Agricultural Drone Industry Insight Report, spotlighting a global surge in drone-powered farming that’s reshaping agriculture with precision and sustainability. With 400,000 DJI ag drones deployed worldwide by late 2024—a 90% leap since 2020—farmers are saving water, cutting emissions, and boosting yields, proving drones are no…
On April 6, 2025, a thermal-imaging drone located a 74-year-old woman lost for three days in the frigid, rain-soaked woods of Mason County, Michigan, cutting a potentially days-long search to just five hours, MLive reports. This life-saving mission showcases how drones are transforming search and rescue, offering hope to families and efficiency to first responders.…
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