Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
A drone surveillance unit played a crucial role in the swift capture of a violent home invasion suspect in Tice, Florida, demonstrating the growing importance of unmanned aerial technology in law enforcement operations, reports Naples News. Swift Aerial Response Leads to Arrest In the early hours of December 1, 2024, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office…
A significant upgrade to emergency response capabilities is coming to Lower Township, New Jersey as the council approves a $70,614 investment in a sophisticated drone command control mobile unit. The 2024 Ram Promaster van, set to be outfitted by 10-75 Emergency Vehicles, will serve as a cutting-edge mobile command center for both planned and emergency…
A groundbreaking bill filed for Texas’s upcoming legislative session proposes using armed drones as school security measures, marking a significant shift in approaches to campus safety. State Representative Ryan Guillen’s legislation aims to enhance school security through a combination of traditional and technological solutions, reports KVUE News. Major Funding Boost for School Security The propo
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery using drones and Google Earth has revealed an intricate 4,000-year-old network of fish-trapping canals in Belize’s Yucatán peninsula, according to research published in Science Advances. Aerial Technology Reveals Hidden History The research team used drone technology and satellite imagery to identify distinctive zigzag patterns of ancient canals stretching
A series of sophisticated burglaries in the Westridge neighborhood of Santa Clarita Valley has revealed criminals using drones for surveillance before targeting homes, according to The Signal. High-Tech Criminals Show Disturbing Precision The burglars demonstrated an unsettling level of preparation, using drones to identify security vulnerabilities before executing rapid, efficient break-ins. In o
Multiple unauthorized drones were reported flying over the U.S. Army’s Picatinny Arsenal and surrounding areas in Morris County, New Jersey, on November 18, 2024, triggering a coordinated response from military, state, and federal authorities. The incident has sparked significant concern among local residents and security experts alike, reports The War Zone. Military Response and Official…
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones wins the Army SRR program, a special deal on our courses, more mysterious drones flying over bases, and lastly, the DJI O4 Air Unit that may have been leaked. Note of Support for Romeo…
The Volanti drone, an advanced VTOL UAV from Australian manufacturer Carbonix, just cleared a major regulatory hurdle in the United States. The company secured a nationwide waiver for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in uncontrolled airspace across America through their US partner ArgenTech Solutions. Game-Changing Capabilities for Long-Range Missions The Volanti isn’t your…
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