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DJI

Zipotle Zips Burritos by Drone in Dallas

“Zipotle” in Dallas, dropping tacos and bowls faster than you can say “extra salsa.” This ain’t your DJI Mavic snapping vacation pics

Rafael SuárezAug 21

Ukraine

Drone Crash Horror: Boy Injured at Orlando Show

During a dazzling holiday drone show at Lake Eola, Orlando, on December 21, 2024, a catastrophic malfunction sent two-pound drones crashing

Rafael SuárezAug 15

Mexico

US CBP Drone Dives Deep into Mexico – Cartel Bust Incoming?

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) MQ-9 Guardian drone just pulled off a ballsy flight 600 miles deep into Mexico, circling cartel territory

Rafael SuárezAug 14

DJI

Part 108 NPRM, Update on Drone Collision in TX, and Major Leaks on DJI Mini 5 Pro

Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The FAA has finally unveiled its proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight operations. Also, we have an update on a story about a drone collision in Kerrville, Texas. And lastly, we have some major leaks on the DJI…

Greg ReverdiauAug 8

Drone as First Responder

Lifesaving AI Drone Tech: CLARKE Maps Disaster Damage in Minutes Amid Hurricane Chaos

Ever wondered how drone pilots could turn chaos into clarity during disasters? CLARKE’s AI does just that, crunching footage from ravaged neighborhoods faster than you can say “evacuation route”—and it’s saving lives right now. Emergency responders now have a powerful tool that turns drone footage into detailed damage maps in minutes, enabling faster aid delivery…

Haye KestelooAug 1

FAA

Authorized Drone Failure Disrupts Rescue Helicopter in Kerrville Flood Response

On July 7, 2025, a military helicopter conducting search and rescue operations in Kerrville, Texas, was forced to make an emergency landing after a collision with a drone, initially reported as an unauthorized civilian craft. A recent clarification revealed the drone was an authorized search and rescue unit that malfunctioned, highlighting critical challenges in drone…

Haye KestelooJul 31

DroneUp

Drone CEO Warns of Escalating Airspace Risks, Calls for Urgent Reforms

A leading drone industry executive has sounded the alarm on unregulated drone operations, highlighting a recent collision during Texas flood rescues as a stark example of preventable dangers. In an opinion piece published on Fox News, Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUp, urges immediate action to modernize U.S. airspace management before threats turn catastrophic.…

Haye KestelooJul 21

Brinc

Laredo Police Activate Drone-as-First-Responder Program to Boost Emergency Response Times

The Laredo Police Department has launched a drone program that dispatches autonomous aircraft to high-priority 911 calls, enabling them to deliver Narcan during overdoses, provide live footage to officers, and arrive at scenes in less than three minutes. This initiative expands the department’s use of drones beyond traditional surveillance and crime scene tasks into real-time…

Haye KestelooJul 20

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