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Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.

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Alaska

Drone Technology Aids in Alaska Landslide Search and Rescue Efforts

In the aftermath of a landslide in southeast Alaska that claimed at least four lives, search and rescue teams employ advanced drone technology

Haye KestelooNov 28

Easy Aerial

Coral Gables Employs Advanced Drone Technology for Public Safety

In an innovative move, Coral Gables has embraced drone technology to enhance public safety. The city in Florida recently signed a contract

Haye KestelooNov 25

The Florida Drone Ban: A Costly Transition for Taxpayers and Agencies - New Florida Senate bill could pave way for police drones - Police drone helps to find two young children who were missing in Florida

DJI

Taxpayer Turbulence: Florida’s Costly Ban of Chinese-made DJI Drones

Florida's decision to ban Chinese-made drones, mostly DJI drones, has led to a significant shift in drone use by state agencies, with financial impact.

Haye KestelooNov 21

Zipline

Zipline’s Historic BVLOS Drone Delivery Flight: A Leap Forward in U.S. Aviation

On an afternoon in Salt Lake City, Utah, on November 17, 2023, Zipline conducted its first Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone delivery flight.

Haye KestelooNov 20

DJI

Florida’s Drone Shift: A Taxing Transition

Florida's ban on foreign-made drones, primarily Chinese DJI drones, is driving this change, leading to the adoption of American-made Skydio drone

Haye KestelooNov 19

Aloft

128MP Survey Camera, Aloft Expanding to AAM, New Waivers Course, and Black Friday Sale!

Phase 1 is releasing a 128-megapixel survey camera – it's huge. Aloft is expanding to AAM, and lastly, our Black Friday sale is live.

Greg ReverdiauNov 17

Drone Incidents

Drone Intrusion Delays Bengals-Ravens Football Game: A Rising Challenge for Stadium Security

The Cincinnati Bengals' game against the Baltimore Ravens encountered an unusual interruption in the second quarter. The cause? A drone...

Haye KestelooNov 16

DJI

NYPD’s Drone Usage Soars: A Closer Look at the Sky-High Surveillance

Our investigation into the NYPD's drone use reveals trends and shifts in the use of UAS across the city's boroughs, painting a picture of a future.

Haye KestelooNov 16

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