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Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories this week: a rumored executive order on drones, an Ohio bill allowing drones to be shot down, a partnership between Wing and Flytrex, and a successful drone rescue. Let’s dive in. Rumored Executive Order on Drones You’ve likely heard rumors that President Trump may…
Walmart is scaling up its drone delivery operations, announcing plans to extend the service to 100 stores across Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa within the next year. This expansion, reported by CNBC, will bring drone deliveries to a total of five states—Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas—marking a significant step in the retailer’s…
On June 4, 2025, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., buzzed with drones and discussions at the AI+ Expo, hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP). Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, a co-founder of SCSP, delivered a keynote that spotlighted drones as pivotal to future warfare, drawing thousands of tech executives,…
Morgan Stanley has proposed that Tesla could become a major force in drone manufacturing, potentially addressing a critical gap in the U.S. industry. While Tesla has not confirmed any plans to enter the sector, the investment bank reportedly believes the company’s expertise could transform the electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) market, especially amid growing…
On Memorial Day 2025, a group of teens hiking Mount Si near North Bend, Washington, found themselves stranded on the treacherous “Haystack” section—a steep, rocky scramble. Thanks to the swift action of the Seattle Mountain Rescue team and drone technology, they were safely extracted, highlighting the growing role of drones in backcountry rescues, as reported…
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…
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