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Washington state drone news: regulations, industry developments, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities in the state.
Russian Solar-Powered Ambush Drones Signal New Era in Drone Warfare
In Ukraine’s Kherson region near the Dnipro bridge, a Russian first-person view (FPV) drone equipped with solar cells has been spotted, marking a potential leap in ambush drone technology, reports Forbes. This modified drone, draped with lightweight solar panels, could…
Drones to the Rescue: How a DJI Mavic 3 Saved a Lost Teen in a Massachusetts Swamp
Picture this: a 19-year-old guy, out for a stroll, ends up lost in a swampy, muddy mess for seven hours. No cellphone, no GPS, just him and the mosquitoes in a Massachusetts wetland that Officer Brennan Cardoza described as “muddy,…
NFA’s Mjölnir Engine Redefines Hypersonic Drone Propulsion with Clean, 3D-Printed Power
A Washington-based startup, New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), has successfully tested its Mjölnir rocket engine, a compact, 3D-printed powerhouse that could transform hypersonic drones and space vehicles. Using liquid natural gas (LNG) for cleaner combustion, this engine marks a leap in…
Drone Footage Uncovers Orcas Crafting Kelp Tools for Social Grooming
Drone technology has revealed a groundbreaking behavior in southern resident orcas in the Salish Sea, Washington, where these killer whales craft seaweed tools for grooming, a practice dubbed “allokelping.” Detailed in a study by the Centre for Whale Research (CWR)…
Discover Freefly Systems’ New Drone Manufacturing Hub at Freefly Fest 2025
Drone enthusiasts and professionals are gearing up for an exciting reveal at Freefly Fest 2025, where Freefly Systems will showcase its new headquarters, from a distance. Set for Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Lord Hill Farms in Monroe, Washington, the…
Drone with Thermal Imaging Saves Missing Man from Hypothermia in Candy Mountain
A missing man was rescued from the brink of hypothermia in West Richland, Washington, thanks to a drone equipped with thermal imaging, highlighting the growing role of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in search and rescue (SAR) operations. The Benton County…
Pentagon Ramps Up Small Drone Investments to Transform Warfare
The U.S. military is accelerating its investment in small, offensive drones, driven by their proven effectiveness in conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, according to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s testimony, reported by the Washington Times before Congress on June…
Chinese Signal Jammers Smuggled into U.S. Threaten Police and First Responder Drones
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a stark warning about a surge in Chinese-made signal jammers being smuggled into the United States, raising concerns for drone operators, particularly law enforcement and first responders, reports The Washington Times. According…
Executive Order Rumors, Ohio Bill to Shoot Drones, Wing Flytrex Partnership, WA Rescue
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories this week: a rumored executive order on drones, an Ohio bill allowing drones to be shot down, a partnership between Wing and Flytrex, and a successful drone rescue. Let’s…
Eric Schmidt’s AI Expo Highlights Drones as the Future of Warfare and Defense
On June 4, 2025, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., buzzed with drones and discussions at the AI+ Expo, hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP). Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, a co-founder of SCSP, delivered…
FAA Admits Uncertainty on Drone Numbers in U.S. Airspace, Raising Safety Concerns
Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau revealed during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing that the agency lacks precise data on the number of drones operating in U.S. airspace at any given time, sparking concerns among drone professionals and recreational pilots. This…
Drones Aid in Dramatic Mount Si Teen Rescue: A New Era for Backcountry Safety
On Memorial Day 2025, a group of teens hiking Mount Si near North Bend, Washington, found themselves stranded on the treacherous “Haystack” section—a steep, rocky scramble. Thanks to the swift action of the Seattle Mountain Rescue team and drone technology,…