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Washington state drone news: regulations, industry developments, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities in the state.
DJI Circumvents Potential U.S. Ban Through Partnerships and Licensing Deals
In a bid to maintain its foothold in the American market, leading Chinese drone manufacturer DJI forges partnerships and licensing deals with U.S.-based companies. This move comes as lawmakers push for legislation to ban Chinese-made drones from entering the United…
Renton Police Embrace Drone Technology for Collision Investigations and Beyond
The Renton Police Department (RPD) in Washington state is among the 1,400+ police departments nationwide utilizing drone technology, with over 30 drones and 24 FAA-licensed pilots. RPD is deploying drones across various divisions, from patrol to detectives and traffic investigations,…
Stefanik’s Anti-China and Anti-DJI Drone Bill Sparks Controversy
The PIXL Drone Show Talks with Vic Moss In today’s episode of the Pixel Drone Show, hosts Greg from Pilot Institute and Haye from DroneXL welcomed Vic Moss, president of the Drone Service Provider Alliance (DSPA) and director of the…
US Sanctions Target Iran’s Drone Program Supporting Russia
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on entities accused of enabling Iran’s drone program, aiming to disrupt the production and proliferation of drones used by Russia against Ukraine. This move underscores Washington’s ongoing efforts to hinder Iran’s UAV capabilities, which have…
All-Girl Drone Team from D.C. Soars to Victory
Aerial Arson Wins Prestigious Award at Drone Championships WUSA9 reports that Aerial Arson, an all-girls competitive drone team from Washington D.C., has won the prestigious Flight Operations award at the Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The team, consisting of…
Chinese Tech Takeover: Are DJI-Powered Drones Too Risky for the U.S.?
Anzu Robotics: The American Facade Anzu Robotics, a U.S.-based startup, is making waves by selling drones equipped with technology from DJI, a Chinese firm. The New York Times reports that the company aims to appease U.S. concerns about Chinese-made drones,…
Drone News: This ban will affect YOU, No Mapping in NC, DJI Air 4 Rumors
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update! We have three stories for you this week. Yet again, we’re going to discuss the Drone for First Responder Act because this is just a horrible idea. Second, we’re…
Drones Make a Difference: Washington County Nonprofit Finds Missing Persons
Aerial Drones Help Solve Missing Persons Cases In a remarkable breakthrough earlier this month, the remains of 27-year-old Gwen Brunelle, who went missing last June, were found in Malheur County, Oregon. This discovery was made possible by the innovative use…
Airbus Expands Drone Portfolio with Aerovel’s Flexrotor Acquisition
Airbus, a major player in aerospace, has completed its purchase of Aerovel, a U.S.-based company known for the Flexrotor unmanned aerial system (UAS). This acquisition marks a significant expansion in Airbus’ tactical unmanned solutions, spotlighting the growing role of drones…
Graffiti Wars: Washington Unleashes a High-Tech Drone to Clean Up
Battling Tags from the Sky: A New Drone Enters the Fight In a groundbreaking move to combat graffiti, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has introduced a pioneering solution—a high-tech drone specifically designed to tackle graffiti. This drone, a significant…
Clarkston Man Arrested for Allegedly Using Drone to Deliver Drugs
Police Seize 1,700 Fentanyl Pills and Other Narcotics in RV Park Raid In a recent development, Clarkston Police arrested 43-year-old Dustin Walton at an RV park on Friday after allegedly discovering approximately 1,700 fentanyl pills in his trailer. According to…
The DIY Drone Makers of Ukraine: Civilians Bolster Frontline Troops
SocialDrone: The Grassroots Initiative Empowering Ukraine’s Drone Makers As the war in Ukraine rages on and ammunition supplies dwindle, a growing number of Ukrainian civilians are taking matters into their own hands by building drones for their military from the…