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

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New Jersey

NJ town of Westwood mistakenly aims to regulate airspace below 400 feet and restrict the use of drones. Only the FAA regulates airspace.

Haye KestelooNov 3

DJI

The U.S. Air Force bought 57 DJI drones in September of this year for training and other purposes. Some lawmakers and other experts warn of...

Haye KestelooNov 2

Drone Research

A researcher makes drones smarter, team-oriented, and situationally aware as part of an NSF-funded project to allow UAVs, taking into account

Haye KestelooNov 1

Drones for Good

Albertville, city officials presented a drone to both the police and fire departments. The drones were donated by an anonymous individual.

Haye KestelooOct 31

Video

A drone team captures aerial photos of a derailed train in southeast Texas. Authorities urged nearby residents to evacuate their homes...

Haye KestelooOct 30

Georgia

Brookhaven in Georgia will use drones to respond to 911 calls and emergencies and to conduct investigations as part of their first responder

Haye KestelooOct 29

Wingtra

Lafayette police department and the Contra Costa County drone team worked with GeoAcuity and Wingtra to use the VTOL Wingtra drone to map...

Haye KestelooOct 29

Georgia

Three Georgia men have been indicted after an attempt to smuggle drugs into a Georgia state prison by drone. The 37-year-old George Lo,...

Haye KestelooOct 28

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