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Two Men Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Prison with Drone
In a brazen attempt to smuggle contraband into a West Tennessee prison, two men were apprehended by the Bells Police Department on Wednesday night. The suspects were caught with a drone and a variety of illegal items, including fentanyl pills,…
Nashville’s Emergency Response Revolution: Drones Take to the Skies
In a groundbreaking move, Nashville’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has launched a new drone program designed to enhance the city’s response to emergencies on both land and water. This innovative approach allows for rapid deployment and situational awareness during…
The Sky’s New Watch: Drones Become Essential in Law Enforcement
A Leap in Search and Rescue Technology In Roane County, Tennessee, the deployment of drone technology by the local Sheriff’s Office has marked a significant advancement in law enforcement capabilities, demonstrating the growing importance of drones in public safety operations…
The Troubled Launch of SMS Novel’s Drone Surveillance in Memphis
A Promising Start Turns Sour In late 2021, SMS Novel, a company branding itself as a “Christian-based film company,” announced ambitious plans to deploy drone surveillance in Memphis, Tennessee, aiming to combat the city’s crime rates. The initiative, dubbed “Operation…
Tennessee Sheriff’s Office to Enhance Patrols with Drone Technology
A New Era in Law Enforcement The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) in Tennessee is exploring innovative methods to enhance its patrol functions through the use of drone technology. This move represents a significant shift towards modernizing law enforcement tactics…
Thermal Drone Use Leads to Swift Arrest in Tennessee Rape Case
Thermal Drone and K9 Collaboration in Suspect Apprehension The Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee successfully apprehended a rape suspect, Jason Harmon, 42, of Kingsport, through the combined efforts of a thermal drone and K9 unit. The arrest, which occurred…
Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones for Good, Don’t Be That Guy, and Regulations
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, the New Year’s Edition. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this year, including drones for good, the “Don’t Be That Guy” compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates, and new drones. New…
Man’s Drone Antics with Bear Leads to Controversy at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
In a recent incident at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a man brazenly used a drone to harass a black bear out of a tree. This action violated not one, but two laws, as drones and other unmanned aircraft are…
Modern Hunting: The Fair Chase Dilemma with Drone Technology
Picture this: a bowhunter lands a well-placed shot on a large buck. But when it comes to finding the downed deer, the task proves challenging. Enter drone technology, a contemporary solution that some see as a game-changer and others as…
Drone to the Rescue in Heart-Stopping Cornfield Search
In a remarkable display of modern technology’s role in law enforcement, a drone was instrumental in saving a man’s life in Sumner County, Tennessee. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office employed the use of this aerial device when a routine welfare…
Senator Boozman Pushes for Drone-Assisted Bridge Inspections
US Senator John Boozman, a Republican, has teamed up with Democratic Senators Jacky Rosen and Richard Blumenthal to sponsor a bill to increase drone usage. The legislation, known as the Drone Infrastructure Inspection Grant Act, proposes the provision of $100…
DJI $279M Lawsuit, Autel Alpha Leak, Country of Origin Ban, NPRM for …
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: DJI loses $279 million in a lawsuit, Autel Robotics is potentially releasing a new drone called the Autel Alpha, an Arkansas country of origin ban…