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The Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Mark Green (R-Texas), is making a renewed push for legislation that would enable state and local authorities to “take down” unidentified drones, though the initiative faces resistance even within Republican ranks. The proposed Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act has emerged as a contentious piece…
A recently filed Texas House bill that proposes using armed drones for school security has drawn significant attention from both drone industry experts and education stakeholders. House Bill 462, authored by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City), suggests deploying remote-human-operated aerial devices equipped with “air-based irritants” and other non-lethal weapons as part of enhanced…
In a significant advancement for drone delivery technology, Amazon has officially launched its aerial delivery service in Arizona’s West Valley, marking one of the nation’s first fully implemented drone delivery networks. The service promises delivery times of less than one hour for eligible items, revolutionizing the way customers receive their packages, reports 12 News. How…
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 traditional and technological solutions, reports KVUE News. Major Funding Boost for School Security The propo
In a groundbreaking development for U.S. drone delivery, Zipline is revolutionizing North Texas logistics with its autonomous Platform 2 system. The company, having completed over 1 million deliveries globally, received historic FAA approval and chose Dallas-Fort Worth as its first major U.S. metro operations center, according to an extensive Dallas Morning News interview with CEO…
Mexican drug cartels are upping their game in the cat-and-mouse battle along the U.S.-Mexico border. They’re now using advanced electronic devices to disrupt U.S. border officials’ drones, which are crucial for tracking illegal border crossings. This intel comes from a recent report by NewsNation. Cartel’s Tech Arsenal The Cartel del Noreste is leading this high-tech…
Whitehall police are looking to buy a $49,000 drone to help first responders in their missions. The drone, which would be supplied by Paladin, a Texas-based company, is expected to provide quick intel, assist in search and recovery missions, and offer surveillance for SWAT operations. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance…
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is making waves with its latest announcement: a $2.3 million outdoor netted drone facility. This new addition, named the Maverick Autonomous Vehicle Research Center (MAVRC), is set to boost UTA’s research and innovation capabilities in autonomous vehicles. The facility will be located at the UT Arlington Research Institute…
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