Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
The Glendale Police Department has officially implemented an innovative Drone First Responder (DFR) program, expanding the technology’s law enforcement applications throughout Arizona. The department plans to strategically position launch pads across the city to create a comprehensive aerial response network that will dramatically reduce emergency response times and enhance officer safety. Accordi
Amazon has reportedly officially restarted its Prime Air drone delivery operations in both Tolleson, Arizona, and College Station, Texas, following a two-month suspension of the service. The company confirmed last week that deliveries have resumed after completing a necessary software update to address a potential sensor abnormality and receiving approval from the Federal Aviation Administration…
Delaware’s Department of Insurance has issued new regulatory guidance governing how insurance companies can use drone-captured aerial imagery in property assessments, establishing stronger consumer protections for homeowners across the state. The regulations, outlined in Bulletin No. 150 released by Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro, aim to prevent insurers from making arbitrary policy decis
With passion, Rob exposes the dangers of the Texas Drone Ban, AKA House Bill 41—a deceptive proposal that could strip public safety teams
The city of Dublin, Ohio is setting a new benchmark for emergency response with the deployment of four autonomous drones capable of reaching incidents within 90 seconds. According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Drone First Responders program will be the largest of its kind in central Ohio when it takes flight this spring, representing a…
Improper counter-drone testing conducted by the Secret Service and US Navy created false collision warnings for commercial aircraft approaching Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan National Airport on March 1, according to congressional testimony revealed on March 27. The incident raises serious safety concerns at the same airport where a fatal mid-air collision occurred between a commercial…
Researchers tracking Sitka black-tailed deer in Alaska’s Kodiak Archipelago have discovered that thermal drones dramatically improve wildlife capture operations while enhancing safety in bear-dense environments, according to findings published in the Wildlife Society Bulletin. Game-Changing Technology in Challenging Terrain The dense vegetation and rugged landscape of Afognak Island presented sign
First, DJI takes the Department of Defense to court over its Chinese military company label. Second, the popular DJI Mini 4 Pro gets a huge update
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