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Washington state drone news: regulations, industry developments, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities in the state.
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…
What are the rules to fly your drone in 2024?
Do you know the 10 simple rules for flying your drone for fun? Let’s take a look. 1. Flying your drone for fun Rule number one: You must fly your drone strictly for recreational purposes. This might sound obvious, but…
Drones Elevate Public Safety: Louisiana and Washington Law Enforcement Agencies Gear Up
Louisiana Sheriff’s Office and Washington Police Department Boost Operations with Advanced Drones In a significant move to enhance public safety, the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office (EPSO) in Louisiana and the Blaine Police Department (BPD) in Washington have recently acquired sophisticated…
Drone News: US Government Gone Wild
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This is the “Government Gone Wild” edition. That’s right, we’ve got three more bills from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah, which actually has two bills, that would restrict drone operation. So we decided to…
Navigating the Skies: FAA’s B4UFLY Service Enhances Drone Flying for Hobbyists
Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts of Recreational Drone Flight As the popularity of drone flying continues to soar, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) re-introduces an essential tool for recreational drone flyers. Starting February 1, 2024, the FAA’s B4UFLY service is…
Drone Misuse Leads to Arrests Near Washington State Prison
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, three individuals were arrested in Jefferson County on December 29 for attempting to use a drone to transport contraband into Washington State Prison. This incident, dubbed “Operation Flight Canceled,” underscores the growing challenges…