Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
A medical helicopter rescue operation in Orangefield, Texas was impeded by a rogue drone, delaying emergency transport for a three-year-old drowning victim, according to Orange County EDS #2 Assistant Fire Chief Joshua Taylor. The incident occurred around 4:20 PM Sunday when the medical helicopter attempted to land in a field near Chimney Rock Drive to…
In an innovative application of drone technology, retired State Police investigator Chad Tavernia has revolutionized pet recovery services in northern New York’s challenging terrain. Operating North Country Drone Search & Recovery, Tavernia has successfully located 42 dogs and 11 other animals in just over a year, demonstrating the powerful potential of thermal imaging drones in…
Paladin Drones has completed a three-day training and deployment program with the Gainesville Police Department, establishing new automated drone capabilities for public safety operations. The implementation, led by UAV specialist Gregory Green, focused on system installation, testing, and hands-on flight training as part of the company’s expanding presence in the public safety sector. Gainesville
In an intense overnight search and rescue on February 8th, teams deployed drones to locate a missing 14-year-old snowmobiler in Franklin Basin
The Oregon National Guard has integrated drone-delivered medical supplies into its combat medic training program at Camp Rilea, marking a new
Autonomous drone pioneer Verity partnered with Swiss footwear maker On and logistics giant Maersk to use drones to manage warehouse inventory
Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery subsidiary, successfully executed a special Super Bowl LIX delivery service in North Texas, bringing game day snacks directly to residents’ homes through a partnership with PepsiCo. The service operated in select residential areas of Frisco, approximately 30 miles north of Dallas, expanding Wing’s already substantial presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.…
The Department of Commerce is asking drone pilots to educate them on drone operations. Who better to do this than you, the drone pilots? If some industry groups have their way, this could lead to restrictions on which drones you can purchase, whether you’re flying for fun or for business. This may sound daunting, so…
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