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The crowd’s roaring, the stakes are sky-high, and you’re itching to launch your drone for that sweet aerial shot. The FAA: PUT THAT THING AWAY!
Drone enthusiasts and professionals are gearing up for an exciting reveal at Freefly Fest 2025, where Freefly Systems will showcase its new headquarters, from a distance. Set for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Lord Hill Farms in Monroe, Washington, the event offers a glimpse into the company’s ambitious expansion. Organized by Freefly Systems, a leader…
In a heartwarming rescue, the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) used a drone to locate an 80-year-old man with dementia who went missing on June 18, 2025, in rural Georgia. The successful operation highlights the growing role of drones in search-and-rescue missions, offering new hope for families and first responders. WALB News reported the story,…
In Canton, Georgia, Mike Snyder from Top Gun Drone Services, uses advanced drones to locate missing pets, successfully reuniting many with their owners over the past 15 months. However, his service has faced dangerous encounters, with his drones shot at twice during searches, highlighting the risks of operating in rural areas, according to the Athens…
Louisiana has become the first U.S. state to authorize local law enforcement to intercept and disable drones posing credible threats to public safety.
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: charges against a drone pilot for allegedly interfering with a medical helicopter, potential cuts to the NASA ASRS report, and New York legislation restricting drone purchases by state agencies. Let’s dive in. Drone Pilot Charged in Texas A 64-year-old drone…
A 17-year-old Greenwich, Connecticut, student has redefined drone technology with a low-cost, high-efficiency vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone, earning him the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal. Cooper Taylor, a rising senior at Greenwich Country Day School (GCDS), designed the drone in his basement, driven by passion and a vision to make advanced aerial technology more…
Drones proved instrumental in a high-stakes manhunt in Minnesota, helping law enforcement capture a suspect after a two-day search involving over 100 officers. The New York Times reported that Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended late Sunday night, June 15, 2025, in a field near Green Isle, Minnesota, after a massive operation that spanned roughly 1…
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