Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
Specialized drone teams have launched an intensive aerial search operation for 70-year-old Thomas Albe, who has been missing for nearly a week in the Englewood area. The vulnerable senior, who suffers from traumatic brain injury and dementia, was last seen on foot near East Fremont Avenue on April 4th, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s…
The Bow Police Department in New Hampshire will soon add an advanced drone system to its public safety arsenal, a move approved by the town’s select board to address critical response time challenges. The $9,713 investment will come from surplus funds resulting from three vacant positions within the department, reports The Concord Monitor. Police Chief…
Saildrone, a pioneer in maritime autonomy, has successfully integrated Thales Australia’s BlueSentry thin-line towed array with their Surveyor vessel, creating a groundbreaking autonomous system for long-endurance undersea surveillance. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project represents a significant advancement in persistent maritime domain awareness capabilities, particularly relevant
The emergency response drone industry reached a pivotal moment this week as Seattle-based BRINC secured $75 million in new funding while simultaneously forming a strategic alliance with public safety communications giant Motorola Solutions. This development marks one of the most significant partnerships yet between drone technology and traditional emergency response infrastructure. Bridging Two Wo
In Fowler, Indiana, Albertson Drone Service LLC is transforming agriculture as the state’s first licensed drone spraying contractor, according to a recent feature by Inside Indiana Business. Now in its sixth year and fifth growing season, the company, founded by Purdue graduate Kyle Albertson, uses drones to provide crop health mapping, pesticide spraying, and insect…
University of Washington (UW) students developed an innovative solution to enhance energy grid reliability using self-charging drones designed to
NASA steps up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, revolutionizing drone ops.
In Tylertown, Mississippi, a drone pilot’s determination brought a missing dog back to his owner ten days after a tornado demolished their home.
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