Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
A Soaring Success: Boulder Police’s Increased Reliance on DJI Drones In the picturesque city of Boulder, Colorado, the local police department is embracing the future of law enforcement with open arms, as their reliance on advanced DJI drones reaches new heights. The Boulder Police Department, known for its innovative approach to policing, has been operating…
The Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office in Louisiana and the Blaine Police Department in Washington have recently acquired sophisticated drones.
Breach of Privacy in Papillion In a disturbing violation of privacy, a Papillion man has been charged with using a drone to illicitly film a woman and a girl in their homes. Jamal Gloe, 27, is set to face trial in the Sarpy County District Court, after waiving his preliminary hearing initially scheduled for February…
A Dangerous Encounter in the Sky In a startling incident in California, Andrew Hernandez now faces criminal charges for the reckless operation of his drone. This case, emerging from an event that compromised the safety of a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) helicopter, highlights the increasing concerns over drone safety and the responsibilities of drone…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This is the “Government Gone Wild” edition. That’s right, we’ve got three more bills from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah, which actually has two bills, that would restrict drone operation. So we decided to do a special edition just talking about these, and we’ll also talk about a drone…
The United States government has taken a significant step in its efforts to disrupt international military technology procurement by placing a $15 million bounty on Hossein Hatefi Ardakani. Ardakani, an Iranian businessman, is accused of orchestrating the acquisition of technology for military drones, some of which have been utilized by Russia in its conflict against…
A Technological Leap in Crime Fighting In the small town of Hutto, Texas, a recent arrest has showcased the effectiveness of drone technology in modern policing. Hutto’s leadership, including Mayor Mike Snyder and Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough, are emphasizing the message: if you’re planning to break the law, there’s nowhere to hide, reports Fox 7…
In Robbinsville, New Jersey, a missing child incident was swiftly resolved thanks to the effective use of drone technology by the local police.
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