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Drone Rescues Missing Kirkland Woman After Two Days
Deputies responded, and one King County Sheriff’s deputy quickly launched a drone to scan the area from above, relying on thermal imaging to cut
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New C-UAS Authority, SkyeBrowse Update, Drone Delivers Life Jacket, Pilot Pleads Guilty
Police just got new counter-drone authority with a bill that President Trump signed into law yesterday. SkyeBrowse released its biggest update of the year.
Drone as First Responder
Drone Brings Lifesaving Gear to Man Trapped by Flood
Floods do not arrive politely. They do not knock, wait, or ask if you are ready. One minute a river looks high but manageable. The next minute it has decided it wants the road, the trees, and your car too. That reality played out this week in Washington state, where a powerful atmospheric river dumped…
Anduril
National Guard Prepares for Drone Threats at the FIFA World Cup
The Washington National Guard is getting ready for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as reported by Military Times and they are treating drones like the new wildcard on the field. Earlier this month, Guard leaders and security officials gathered at Seattle’s Lumen Field to simulate drone attacks during a live match. The scenario was part…
Georgia
Three in Georgia Accused of Using a Drone to Deliver Contraband inside a Prison
A late-night drone run outside Washington State Prison in Davisboro, Georgia ended with three arrests and a car being pinned after a PIT maneuver. According to wrdw.com, a Washington County deputy heard a drone overhead around 2:45 a.m., then watched it touch down near the facility with a package of contraband. A speeding vehicle leaving…
Contraband
Three Arrested in Latest Drone Contraband Drop at Georgia Prison as State Battles Escalating Smuggling Crisis
Three men from north Georgia were arrested just after midnight Saturday near Washington State Prison in Davisboro after deputies discovered drone equipment and evidence consistent with an attempted contraband drop during a traffic stop, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The arrests mark the second major bust at the facility in just 10 days,…
FreeFly Systems
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 event offers a glimpse into the company’s ambitious expansion. Organized by Freefly Systems, a leader…
Drones for Good
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, they were safely extracted, highlighting the growing role of drones in backcountry rescues, as reported…
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