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In Oregon, Senate Bill 238A, currently under Review, is stirring controversy by proposing to ease restrictions on law enforcement drone use, potentially reducing court oversight for surveillance. The bill, which passed the Senate with Democratic support, has drawn sharp criticism…
Today, DJI unveiled the DJI Matrice 400, an enterprise drone platform engineered for long-endurance missions like Search and Rescue, power line inspections, and large-scale mapping. With a 59-minute flight time, enhanced obstacle avoidance, and a 13.2-pound payload capacity, this drone…
The Keep Colorado Wild Pass is making waves in the drone community by channeling funds to enhance Search and Rescue (SAR) operations across the state, highlighted by a pioneering drone conference in Denver. On May 31, 2025, Douglas County Search…
Imagine flying a drone—not with your hands, but with your thoughts. For millions living with paralysis, this is no longer just science fiction. Thanks to groundbreaking brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, individuals who have lost all movement in their arms and…
A significant wave of resignations and retirements at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating uncertainty for the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) community, potentially disrupting critical regulatory processes and safety oversight that the Drone Industry relies on. According to a…
Nano-Drone news: The U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division, fondly known as the “Big Red One,” recently took to X to show off their latest gadget: the Teledyne FLIR Black Hornet 3. This little bird, weighing a mere 33 grams (less…
A pioneering drone delivery project in northern Michigan has landed its second significant state funding infusion, cementing the Grand Traverse area’s status as a premier testbed for cutting-edge aerial mobility technology. The effort, led by Traverse Connect and Munson Healthcare,…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: a swimmer rescued by a fisherman and his drone, Kyle Nordfors receiving a prestigious award, and Pierce Aerospace partnering with MITRE for Remote ID research.…
On May 16, 2025, two Americans were celebrated at the Global Search & Rescue Excellence Awards in London for their transformative contributions to Search and Rescue (SAR). Captain Kyle Nordfors of the Weber County Sheriff’s Office won the Unsung Hero…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories this week. First, the long-awaited DJI Mavic 4 Pro has finally been released. Next, AVSS has completed ASTM compliance for their parachute system. We also cover a drone training…
In Ogden, Utah, over 260 public safety professionals from across the U.S. convened for a weeklong drone training event starting May 5, 2025, hosted by the Weber County Sheriff’s Office and the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), reports the Standard-Examiner.…
On April 6, 2025, a thermal-imaging drone located a 74-year-old woman lost for three days in the frigid, rain-soaked woods of Mason County, Michigan, cutting a potentially days-long search to just five hours, MLive reports. This life-saving mission showcases how…
