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Lower Township Police Invests $70K in Advanced Drone Command Vehicle
A significant upgrade to emergency response capabilities is coming to Lower Township, New Jersey as the council approves a $70,614 investment in a sophisticated drone command control mobile unit. The 2024 Ram Promaster van, set to be outfitted by 10-75…
Drone News: New DJI Releases, Anzu Automated Flights, Washington Drone Rescue
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you: DJI launches two new Agras products, Anzu Robotics with automated flight planning, and then lastly, a drone rescue in Washington. Let’s get to it! DJI Product Launches…
Former Obama AG Withdraws from DJI Lawsuit Against Pentagon Amid Controversy
Former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch has withdrawn from representing DJI Technology in its lawsuit against the Pentagon, following intense criticism from Representative Elise Stefanik and others over her decision to represent the Chinese drone manufacturer, reports the National Review.…
Armed Drones Could Guard Texas Schools Under New Security Bill
A groundbreaking bill filed for Texas’s upcoming legislative session proposes using armed drones as school security measures, marking a significant shift in approaches to campus safety. State Representative Ryan Guillen’s legislation aims to enhance school security through a combination of…
EU Plans Sanctions on Chinese Firms Making Drones for Russia
The European Union is preparing to expand its sanctions regime against Russia, with a particular focus on Chinese companies involved in manufacturing military drones for Moscow’s war effort. The proposed 15th sanctions package aims to tighten restrictions on Russia’s military…
US Lawmakers Push to Ban Chinese Drones While Industry Experts Defend DJI’s Position
A heated debate is underway in Washington as Republican lawmakers advocate for legislation to ban DJI drones, citing national security concerns. However, in a short film from the Financial Times, [former] DJI executives and industry experts warn that such a…
Weather-Proof DJI M30 Drone Proves Crucial in Dramatic Rescue of Lost Mushroom Hunters in Washington
A weather-proof drone deployed by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office played a pivotal role in rescuing two mushroom hunters lost in Skamania County’s treacherous backcountry during harsh winter conditions on November 17, 2024, reports KOIN. The rescue operation, which involved…
Ancient Fish-Trapping Canals Discovered by Drone Archaeology in Belize
A groundbreaking archaeological discovery using drones and Google Earth has revealed an intricate 4,000-year-old network of fish-trapping canals in Belize’s Yucatán peninsula, according to research published in Science Advances. Aerial Technology Reveals Hidden History The research team used drone technology…
Burglars Use Drones to Scout Luxury Homes Before Break-ins in California
A series of sophisticated burglaries in the Westridge neighborhood of Santa Clarita Valley has revealed criminals using drones for surveillance before targeting homes, according to The Signal. High-Tech Criminals Show Disturbing Precision The burglars demonstrated an unsettling level of preparation,…
Mysterious Drone Swarm Spotted Over Picatinny Arsenal, Prompting Multi-Agency Investigation
Multiple unauthorized drones were reported flying over the U.S. Army’s Picatinny Arsenal and surrounding areas in Morris County, New Jersey, on November 18, 2024, triggering a coordinated response from military, state, and federal authorities. The incident has sparked significant concern…
Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones Gets Army Bid, PI Special, Mysterious Drones Over Base, DJI 04 Unit Leaked
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Romeo Durscher, Teal Drones wins the Army SRR program, a special deal on our courses, more mysterious drones flying over bases, and lastly,…
Australian Drone Maker Carbonix Gets Nationwide BVLOS Approval in US
The Volanti drone, an advanced VTOL UAV from Australian manufacturer Carbonix, just cleared a major regulatory hurdle in the United States. The company secured a nationwide waiver for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in uncontrolled airspace across America…