Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, New York is reinforcing its airspace. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $17.2 million in federal funding has been awarded to four key public safety agencies through the Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program. The goal is clear: detect, identify, track and, if necessary, mitigate…
The Wilmington Police Department is quietly building one of the more capable local police drone programs in North Carolina, and this week it gave WWAY3 a closer look at the aircraft helping officers respond faster and safer. Front and center was the Avata, a compact FPV that looks more like something from a racing league…
Amazon is bringing its Prime Air drone delivery service to Chicago’s south suburbs this summer, and the company wants to introduce itself to the neighbors first. As Patch reports, a free community meet-and-greet is scheduled for Monday, March 2 at the Tinley Park Convention Center, where residents can see a static MK30 drone up close…
In a classroom filled with propellers, lithium batteries, and big ambition, a deputy sheriff is quietly shaping the next generation of drone pilots, as Leader Call reports. In Smith County, John Darden wears two uniforms. One carries a badge from the Smith County Sheriff’s Department. The other is less visible but just as powerful: instructor.…
Orlando City Council approved a $6.83M Axon Skydio DFR program. During a seven-week trial, the drone beat officers to the scene on 33% of emergency calls.
This might sound a little bit crazy to some of you, but the DJI Neo 2 is a drone that I consider to be the best drone that DJI has ever produced, but not for the reasons that you may think. I actually purchased two of these with my own money, and this video is…
Illinois Rep. Katie Stuart's HB4332 would require sex offenders to register drone ownership with state police, adding drones to existing disclosure requirements under the Sex Offender Registration Act.
JIATF 401's counter-UAS marketplace has reached initial operational capability. The online platform lets military bases and federal agencies order validated counter-drone equipment through existing contracts, bypassing the Pentagon's slow procurement process.
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