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Farseer, a startup founded by former DJI engineers, just unveiled the RocX system, an AI-powered camera designed specifically for long-distance wildlife and bird photography.
Amazon is expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service deeper into metro Detroit, announcing plans to fly packages from its Hazel Park fulfillment center to nearby neighborhoods before the end of 2025. The move doubles Amazon’s Michigan drone footprint just weeks after launching service in Pontiac. 12 Amazon Delivery Drones, 7.5-Mile Radius A fleet of…
The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina is proving how valuable drones have become for everyday policing. Last Saturday, November 15, deputies were called to search for a missing young man. Sergeant Reed Kent arrived on scene, launched his drone, and within minutes spotted the individual using thermal imaging. Kent guided ground units straight…
The FBI is actively seeking to equip surveillance drones with artificial intelligence capabilities including facial recognition, license plate readers, and weapon detection systems, according to federal procurement documents published by The Intercept Thursday. The move comes as approximately 1,500 US law enforcement agencies already operate drone programs with minimal oversight. FBI Issues Reques
As First Alert 6 reports, the Omaha Police Department is taking a big step forward today with the official launch of Nebraska’s first Drones as First Responders program and city leaders are ready to show how drones will help officers reach emergencies faster and safer. The department says the goal is simple. Respond faster. Keep…
Florida DJI Drone Ban, blueprint for disaster massive destruction of taxpayer value, reduced first responder capabilities, no evidence of security threats
More than 500 Chinese-made drones confiscated under Florida’s controversial 2023 ban are getting a second (short) life as target practice for US Special Operations Command, according to Bloomberg News. The quadcopters, originally headed for the incinerator, will instead be shot down with shotguns during a three-day military training exercise next month. The initiative marks an…
The New York Police Department conducted 6,546 drone flights in the first six months of 2025, representing a 3,200% increase since 2022, according to a new report by civil rights watchdog Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.). The explosive growth raises serious questions about privacy, safety, and transparency as the NYPD deploys 4.7-pound Skydio drones over…
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