Wisconsin
Police Drone Injures Child in Kent Crash, Wisconsin Deputies Save Missing Man with Thermal Drone
Welcome to your weekly US news update from Pilot Institute. We have three important stories this week that show both the risks and benefits of drone operations. A police drone crashed and injured a child. A thermal drone helped rescue…
Drone Helps Wisconsin Deputies Find Missing 85-Year-Old Man
An 85-year-old man who wandered into the woods near Meredith Road and State Highway 58 in Juneau County was safely found Monday night thanks to a fast drone search. The Juneau County Sheriff’s Office said the call came in shortly…
Raleigh’s Drone Park Rules Expose Nationwide Federal Authority Confusion
Raleigh, North Carolina’s newly published drone park guidelines showcase a problem plaguing municipalities across America: cities can’t seem to figure out where their authority ends and federal airspace control begins. The confusion isn’t just an academic legal debate—it directly impacts…
Wisconsin Proposes Law Letting Police Shoot Down Drones Despite Federal Ban
Wisconsin lawmakers are circulating legislation that would authorize police to shoot down drones they deem threats to public safety—a move that directly contradicts federal law making it a felony to destroy any aircraft, including drones. The bill, coauthored by Rep.…
Merrimac Police Drone Locates Missing 8-Year-Old in Massachusetts Woods Within an Hour
An 8-year-old boy who walked away from his home in Merrimac, Massachusetts, was safely located within 72 minutes Thursday morning thanks to the department’s Drone Unit. Officer William David operated the drone that spotted the child in a wooded area…
Hingham Police Drone Helps Catch Teen Suspect in 60-Car Break-In Spree
A police drone helped Hingham, Massachusetts officers track down and arrest a 17-year-old suspect who allegedly broke into approximately 60 unlocked vehicles in a single night. The aerial deployment, coordinated with K-9 units and neighboring Norwell Police, demonstrates how suburban…
In Wisconsin, Drones Are a Farmer’s Best Friend and the FBI’s Biggest Headache
In the rolling fields of Wisconsin, a large drone banks gracefully over a cornfield, precisely spraying fertilizer on a patch of land that a heavy tractor could never reach. Miles away, an FBI agent games out a nightmare scenario: a…
Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace…
DEXA Secures Nationwide BVLOS, DroneDeploy’s Progress Al, Drone Pilot Finds Missing Girl
We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries. DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. Let’s get to it. First of all, let…
FAA’s MOSAIC Rule Finalized: Revolutionizing Light-Sport Aviation with No Weight Limits
Buckle up, pilots: The FAA just ditched outdated rules, opening skies to advanced light-sport aircraft – including potential eVTOL game-changers. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new FAA rule at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, that eliminates…
Drone Hero Saves Missing Girl in Wisconsin Cornfield
Drone fans, prepare to have your heartstrings tugged! A volunteer drone pilot in Milton, Wisconsin, turned a DJI drone into a lifesaver, finding a missing 4-year-old girl in a dense cornfield. As a videographer who’s flown drones over epic landscapes,…
Drones Revolutionize Waterfowl Conservation in Wisconsin’s Wetlands
In a groundbreaking study, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point graduate student Amanda Griswold has harnessed drone technology to redefine how scientists monitor waterfowl populations, offering a less invasive, more precise tool for preserving Wisconsin’s vital wetland ecosystems. Her research, supported by…