Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
A recent panel discussion at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City highlighted the growing debate over police use of drones. The discussion, reported by Maryland Matters, focused on the benefits and concerns surrounding law enforcement agencies employing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance and emergency response. Montgomery County’s Drone Program Montgom
Amazon has been chosen as one of six organizations to participate in a groundbreaking drone trial in the UK, allowing for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights. This development, reported by The Independent, marks a significant step forward in integrating advanced drone technology into UK airspace. Expanding the Boundaries of Drone Operations The Civil…
A significant development in the drone industry has emerged, as a new parachute system now allows for easier flight over people in the United States. This breakthrough, as Billy Kyle explains, could revolutionize drone operations for both recreational and commercial users. The Game-Changing Parachute The parachute, developed by AVSS for the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise,…
A Montana-based drone pilot and business owner is pushing back against proposed legislation that would ban certain Chinese-made drones, according to an email exchange shared with DroneXL. Senator Tester’s Proposed Ban Targets DJI Drones Eric Larson, owner of Shashin Studio LLC in Billings, Montana, voiced strong opposition to the Countering CCP Drones Act (S. 4792)…
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has received a significant boost to its drone program. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted NYPA a waiver to conduct fully remote unmanned aircraft operations beyond visual line of sight in unrestricted airspace without prior approval. Expanded Capabilities for Asset Monitoring This waiver greatly expands NYPA’s ability to…
Firmatek, a leader in utility infrastructure inspections, has integrated the ACSL SOTEN drone into its operations to meet growing regulatory and security requirements for critical infrastructure inspections. This move comes as American utilities seek NDAA-compliant drone solutions that prioritize efficiency and innovation. Shifting Landscape of Utility Drone Solutions The drone industry is facing
Saildrone, a leader in ocean data collection using autonomous vehicles, has launched a pioneering mission to map the Cayman Islands’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) using its unmanned surface vehicle (USV) technology. Mapping an Area 357 Times Larger Than the Islands The mission aims to survey 80% of the Cayman Islands’ 29,300 square nautical mile (100,530…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proposed using drones and other advanced technologies to address the recent surge in crime in Central Park. This suggestion comes in response to a significant increase in robberies, assaults, and sex crimes in the iconic green space, according to a report by the New York Post. Drone Surveillance…
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