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Skydio Faces Backlash in Viral Roast Over Spy Mailer Scandal
A viral YouTube video titled “The Ultimate Skydio Roast: Surveillance, Stupidity, and Straight-Up Shame” by Wedgenbigg has reignited controversy surrounding Skydio’s questionable marketing tactics, spotlighting a scandal first uncovered by DroneXL. The video delivers a scathing critique of Skydio’s decision…
Syracuse Police Drone Program’s $619,000 Budget For 5 Drones Signals Blue sUAS Tech
Syracuse, New York, is poised to launch a pioneering “Drone as First Responder” program, expanding from high-priority 911 calls to any incident deemed to enhance public safety, according to a City Hall news release. Backed by a $619,000 budget for…
Zipline Expands, NASA for Drone Hazards, Drone Detectors at Border, BRINC Raises 75m
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four stories for you this week. First, Zipline expands its drone delivery services into Texas. Next, NASA is developing a new system to predict drone hazards before they occur. We also…
BRINC’s $75M Funding Round Signals Major Shift in Emergency Response Drone Market
The emergency response drone industry reached a pivotal moment this week as Seattle-based BRINC secured $75 million in new funding while simultaneously forming a strategic alliance with public safety communications giant Motorola Solutions. This development marks one of the most…
China Escalates Trade War, Targets 11 US Drone Companies with New Restrictions
On April 4, 2025, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) ramped up its trade offensive against the United States, adding 11 US drone companies to its Unreliable Entity List, as reported by Global Times. This move, barring these firms from import/export…
Oceanside Police To Deploy Drone First Responder Program, Cutting Response Times From Minutes To Seconds
The Oceanside Police Department (OPD) is preparing to implement an advanced drone first responder program that could dramatically reduce emergency response times from over six minutes to just 70 seconds, according to information shared by NBC 7. The initiative, which…
Drones After Dark: A Raw Conversation with Kyle Nordfors
Buckle up for a no-holds-barred dive into the wild world of drones with hosts Bobby Ouyang (SkyeBrowse) and Luis Figueiredo, joined by search-and-rescue ace Kyle Nordfors (Weber County SAR), in the latest episode of their fifth season. This trio doesn’t…
OriginalDobo Slams Skydio’s Controversial Marketing Mailer
DroneXL readers will be glad to see that our article about Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns was also picked up by OriginalDobo. Ken created this video titled “Skydio Drones Marketing Blunder | Not Smart,” and…
Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned with the phrase “DON’T F*CK WITH SKYDIO” in bold, blue capital letters. Far from the…
LEDA Challenges AUVSI on Drone Restrictions: Prioritizing Public Safety Over Hasty Bans
The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has issued a strong rebuttal to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) following an opinion piece by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins, published on DroneLife on February 24, 2025. In a…
Newport Beach Greenlights $2M BRINC Drone Program to Revolutionize Police Response
On February 25, 2025, the Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $2,176,037.60 contract with BRINC Drones Inc. to launch an advanced drone program for the city’s police department. This move marks a significant step toward integrating cutting-edge unmanned…
Skydio X10 Safety Update Drops Amid Supply Chain Chaos
Skydio, America’s leading drone manufacturer, has released an essential software update for its X10 drone series to address a rare power-related issue, as outlined in their January 31, 2025 operator notice. This update, detailed in a concise video guide, brings…