Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
A routine fishing trip off the coast of Waikiki, Hawaii, took an unexpected turn on Friday, August 30, when boaters stumbled across a mysterious object floating in the ocean. The sleek, bright yellow object, initially mistaken for a capsized boat, turned out to be a classified uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), believed to be linked to…
The continued effort by American lawmakers to ban DJI from selling its products in the United States is centered around the idea that it’s in the best interests of national security. However, many entities, including myself, believe this claim is egregiously misleading. We argue that our national security is not threatened by the sale or…
Utah is gearing up for a futuristic mode of transportation: drone taxis. The Point, a 600-acre residential and commercial development in Draper, is seriously considering integrating drone taxis into its plans, according to Fox 13 Now. Located between Metro Salt Lake City and Metro Utah County, The Point aims to be an innovation hub, and…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: Let’s dive into the details. DJI Neo Release First up this week, DJI finally released the Neo. We’ve covered many of the Neo leaks over the past few weeks, but here’s the official information: The Neo will be available for…
The FAA signed a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for the use of Vantis as a safety mitigation for beyond-visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations.
Green Day was mid-song Wednesday night at Comerica Park in Detroit when the band suddenly ran off stage because of a drone threat. The incident, which caused a brief pause in the concert, highlights the growing concern over drones in public spaces. Drone Disrupts Green Day Concert The band was performing “Longview” when someone ran…
A contentious legal dispute has erupted in Arkansas, centering on the alleged unauthorized use of a drone for surveillance. According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Clean Harbors, a hazardous waste disposal company, is facing serious consequences for a drone flight over a competitor’s facility. The Drone Incident In October 2023, Veolia’s subsidiary, Elemental Environmental Solutions,…
Texas is leveraging drone technology as part of its ongoing efforts to secure the southern border and curb illegal immigration. According to a recent update from the Office of the Texas Governor, the Texas National Guard is using drones equipped with thermal imaging and GPS capabilities to assist law enforcement in detecting and apprehending individuals…
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