South Dakota
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Balancing the Skies: South Dakota’s New Drone Legislation
Safeguarding Privacy and Safety in the Air In the expansive skies above South Dakota, drones have become a familiar sight, buzzing with the potential for innovation and the shadow of misuse. Amidst this aerial evolution, Republican Senator David Johnson has…
Arkansas Limits Foreign and DJI Drones for Law Enforcement
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…
Modern farmer tracks crop progress with a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone
In Valley Springs, South Dakota a modern farmer uses a DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone to track crop progress. The beans are done according to Jordan Scott and he and his father are halfway done with the corn.
Police drone assists in capture of murder suspect in Rapid Valley
Early Wednesday morning, law enforcement was assisted by a police drone to catch a murder suspect who was hiding in a Rapid Valley creek, according to a news release from the Rapid City Police Department and Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
Wyoming drone pilot helps to find unmarked graves
A Wyoming drone pilot and State geologists help to find unmarked graves and map the Cedar Hills Cemetery at Fort Pierre in South Dakota this week.
South Dakota law enforcement adds drones to its toolkit
South Dakota law enforcement adds drones to its toolkit according to an announcement of the Pennington County Search and Rescue and the Sheriff’s Office and the Rapid City police.