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

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DJI

Pioneering Policing: Olean Cops Harness DJI Drone Power

In an initiative backed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF), the city police of Olean, New York will soon add a DJI drone to...

Haye KestelooJun 1

Department of Transportation

Iowa DOT’s Game-Changing Drone Experiment

Iowa's Department of Transportation (DOT) is partnering with Autobase to pilot a drone experiment in Iowa City.

Haye KestelooMay 30

Helicopter's Close Call with Drone in Londonderry Raises Safety Concerns - Drones and Schools: The Debate on Airspace and Privacy - Drone Privacy Battle Reaches Michigan Court Drone pilot arrested after flying near Minnesota State Patrol helicopter over Minneapolis

Police

Aerial Intrusion? Drone Privacy Battle Reaches Michigan Court

Michigan Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a case centered on the legitimacy of drone imagery of a salvage yard located near Traverse City.

Haye KestelooMay 30

DJI

House to Ban DJI, FAA’s Public Opinion Change, cUAS ARK, Monroe County WIN

Today's agenda, we're going to be talking about the Federal House of Representatives House Bill H-6572, which is a full ban on DJI across the US

Greg ReverdiauMay 30

Montana

Montana’s Bold Move against Wildfire Drone Disruptions

Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte signed SB 219 into law, joining other states in criminalizing drone operations that obstruct aerial wildfire suppression.

Haye KestelooMay 25

First Responders

Helena’s Fire Department Embraces Drone Technology

Helena, Montana, is boosting public safety efforts with an innovative tool. The Helena Fire Department is now the proud owner of a drone worth

Haye KestelooMay 22

Aerial Recklessness: Laguna Beach Man's Drone Antics Lead to Probation Sentence - Drone Debate Ignites Privacy Concerns in Michigan - drone helps rescue mother

First Responders

Drone helps rescue mother and son in Florida

A drone was a key player in a rescue operation that saw a mother and her son safely guided out of Weeki Wachee Preserve in Florida after they lost

Haye KestelooMay 22

Firefighters

High-tech Drones Aid Firefighters, Pinpointing Hot Spots in Washington City Fire

In the nick of time for the fire season, local fire departments have welcomed a new ally to their ranks: high-tech drones. When a blaze devoured...

Haye KestelooMay 19

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