Washington
Washington state drone news: regulations, industry developments, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities in the state.
The Rise of U.S. Drones Amid Anti-China Sentiment
In the heart of Utah, a small drone factory is experiencing a resurgence amidst growing anti-China sentiment. Teal Drones, founded by George Matus in 2015, has shifted its focus from consumer drones to military and government contracts in order to…
African Drone Company Revolutionizes US Agriculture with AI
In a groundbreaking development, South African drone company Aerobotics is transforming the US agriculture industry by harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). With a focus on fruit and nut farmers, Aerobotics’ innovative technology is helping improve crop yields and…
City of SeaTac Replaces Fourth of July Fireworks with Drone Show at Angle Lake
Resident Complaint Prompts Review of Lake Access and Usage The City of SeaTac in Washington State has decided to replace its traditional Fourth of July fireworks show at Angle Lake with a drone show this year. The decision comes after…
Ukraine Strikes Russian Drone Factory 800 miles Away
In an unprecedented move, Ukraine has targeted facilities in Russia’s Tatarstan Republic, located 800 miles from the Ukrainian border. The attacks, carried out by drones on April 2, aimed at disrupting the production of Shahed-type attack drones and Russia’s third-largest…
Robotic Police Dog Shot, Credited with Preventing Bloodshed
In a tense standoff in Barnstable, Massachusetts, a robotic police dog named Roscoe played a crucial role in apprehending an armed suspect while potentially saving human lives. The incident, which occurred on March 6, showcased the effectiveness of using advanced…
Ukraine’s Drone Strikes on Russia Continue Despite US Dissent
Zelenskiy Defends Attacks as Retaliation, Urges More US Aid In an interview with the Washington Post’s David Ignatius, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed to continue targeting Russian oil refineries with domestically-made drones, despite the United States’ disapproval of the campaign.…
Unraveling the Mystery: Drone Swarm Intrusions at Langley Air Force Base
A Bizarre Aerial Phenomenon Raises Security Questions Last December, Langley Air Force Base in Virginia became the center of an intriguing security puzzle as it experienced weeks of unexplained drone activities. Officials from the U.S. Air Force confirmed that these…
Reevaluating the Fear-Mongering Around Chinese-Made DJI Drones in American Agriculture
In the vast and varied landscape of American agriculture, drones have become indispensable tools, revolutionizing the way farmers monitor crop health, manage resources, and maximize yields. Among these, DJI drones, manufactured by the Chinese tech giant Da Jiang Innovations, have…
The New Frontiers: Drones and Defense Technology in Silicon Valley’s Shift
A New Era in Defense and Drone Technology In the industrial sprawl of El Segundo, California, a wave of innovation is taking place, far removed from the tech utopias once dreamed of by Silicon Valley’s pioneers. Here, in a massive…
The Future of July Fourth Celebrations: Tigard Leads with Drone Display Over Traditional Fireworks
Drone Light Shows Instead Fireworks In a groundbreaking move, the city of Tigard, Oregon, is set to illuminate the summer sky not with the traditional bursts of fireworks, but with a choreographed display of 200 drones. This decision marks a…
High-Tech Hide and Seek: The Cold Reality of Drone Policing in Ellensburg
The Great Escape (Attempt) In a scene that might remind one of an overly dramatic crime thriller, the streets of Ellensburg, WA, played host to a modern-day manhunt. A Yakima man, with a penchant for evading the law, decided to…
Drone News: Remote ID, Police Drone Shot Down, Felony Charges Flying Over NFL, and the Super Bowl
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Remote ID for the DJI Minis, an armed suspect escaped police after shooting down a drone, a man who faces felony charges after flying over an…