Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the drone industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed in a recent article by the North Dakota Monitor, promises to expand commercial drone applications…
A proposed Missouri law aiming to ban law enforcement from purchasing drones manufactured in China, such as DJI drones, has stirred controversy in the state capital. Senate Bill 296 (SB 296), introduced by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville), seeks to address national security concerns but has drawn sharp opposition from law enforcement and public safety officials…
Amazon’s ambitious drone delivery program has hit serious turbulence in College Station, Texas, where unprecedented community resistance has collided with the e-commerce giant’s futuristic vision. This university town of approximately 125,000 residents has become ground zero for a showdown that highlights the complex challenges facing drone delivery technology, from technical hurdles and regulator
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI launches a new Dock 3 and a new drone, Connecticut’s emergency bill banning Chinese drones, your last chance to submit comments to the Department of Commerce ANPRM, and LEDA calls out AUVSI. Let’s get to it. DJI Launches Dock…
A breathtaking sight unfolded last Friday in Monterey Bay, California, when a whale-watching team stumbled upon a rare superpod of over 2,000 dolphins, an event partially documented using drone technology. Evan Brodsky, a boat captain and videographer with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, described the water as “boiling” with northern right whale dolphins and Pacific white-sided…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort Wayne Police Department at the end of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval, detailed in a Government Technology report, allows the Indiana agency to deploy drones as part of its Drone as…
On February 11, 2025, a DJI Air 3 police drone operated by the Oscoda Township Police Department was allegedly shot down by a civilian during a tense standoff in Tawas Township, Michigan. The suspect, 21-year-old Alexander J. Bessey, now faces multiple felony charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon and malicious destruction of police property,…
On March 2, SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Marcy, NY, transforms its Wildcat Field House into an arena for the 2025 U.S. Drone Soccer District II Championship.
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