Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
A New Era of Beach Safety This summer, beachgoers at Coney Island may experience a modern twist on traditional lifeguard rescues. Mayor Eric Adams, embracing his enthusiasm for technology, has announced the deployment of drones equipped with inflatable rafts as part of a pilot program aimed at enhancing beach safety, reports The NY Times. These…
A New Twist on Traditional Festivities The city of Dayton, Ohio, is taking a bold step forward in celebrating Independence Day by seeking to incorporate drone technology into its annual festivities. Despite the cancellation of the traditional Lights in Flight holiday festival for the second consecutive year due to staffing challenges and concerns, the city’s…
A New Era of Aviation Takes Flight in Racine In the heart of Racine, Wisconsin, a remarkable story unfolds at Horlick High School, where three ambitious students have soared beyond traditional educational boundaries by earning their drone pilot licenses. This achievement not only sets them apart in the rapidly evolving field of unmanned aviation but…
A New Age of Contraband Delivery by Drone In a bold fusion of technology and criminal enterprise, a crime ring in West Virginia has taken drug smuggling into federal prisons to new heights—quite literally. Utilizing drones, eleven suspects, including a juvenile, have been apprehended for allegedly delivering illegal drugs into the Federal Correctional Institution in…
In the heart of New York City, efforts are being intensified to eliminate the reliance on traditional scaffolding. This change, propelled by the cumbersome, costly, and visually obstructive nature of scaffolding, seeks not only to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the city but also to streamline and improve the efficiency of building maintenance and safety…
A New Era in Defense and Drone Technology In the industrial sprawl of El Segundo, California, a wave of innovation is taking place, far removed from the tech utopias once dreamed of by Silicon Valley’s pioneers. Here, in a massive warehouse, hundreds of bright young technologists gather not to discuss the next social media craze…
In a significant technological upgrade, the Milton Police Department has recently bolstered its operational capabilities by adding two advanced DJI drones to its ranks. These additions mark the inception of the department’s dedicated drone search and rescue unit, a move aimed at enhancing response times and efficiency in critical situations, reports WCAX. Launched in November,…
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the dynamics of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, the United Kingdom, alongside the United States and other allies, is setting the stage for a technological revolution on the battlefield. The collaboration aims to supply Ukraine with thousands of cutting-edge AI-enabled drones capable of swarming Russian defenses in a synchronized…
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