Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
Mithril Defense is deploying Black Arrow drones in Florida high schools to stop active shooters in 15 seconds. Two states are funding it. Here's what the WSJ missed.
Here’s what we know for certain: someone flew drones over one of America’s most sensitive military installations, and the Air Force still doesn’t know who. What we don’t know yet will shape the conversation around airspace security, operator intent, and what this means for other bases nationwide, as reported by Newsweek. Lawmakers in Louisiana are…
Ukraine’s military has built two online marketplaces where frontline commanders can browse hundreds of drone models on their phones, pay with brigade credits, and receive delivery within 5 to 10 days, according to a detailed report by The New York Times. The system covers nearly the entire Ukrainian armed forces, with 130 brigades now enrolled.…
China is imposing some of the harshest drone restrictions on the planet, even as its government pours billions into building a “low-altitude economy” around the same technology. The New York Times reports that new regulations taking effect in May will require real-name registration for all drones, advance permits for flights in restricted zones covering most…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. The ACLU releases a major report on drone surveillance and airspace restriction. The House passes the ACERO Act for wildfire drone operations. And a questionable South Carolina bill. So, let’s get to it. ACLU publishes major report on drone surveillance…
A girl who went missing in the White River in Columbus, was recovered by Indiana Officers using divers, boats, and an underwater drone.
Rosemount, Minnesota, is the latest American community to put a drone in the hands of its police department, and the numbers surrounding its launch say more about the broader trend than any single agency announcement. The Rosemount Police Department launched its Unmanned Aerial System program under a policy adopted January 1, 2026. Nine officers have…
Lucid Bots Drones just closed a $20 million Series B to keep up with demand it says it can’t fulfill fast enough. For a company that spent five years selling its first 100 robots, that’s a different kind of problem. The Charlotte, North Carolina company makes the Sherpa cleaning drone and the Lavo ground robot,…
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