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Police Test Autonomous DFR Drones in Grand Chute
Autonomous drones are no longer a future promise for law enforcement. In Grand Chute, Wisconsin, police are already letting software and sensors arrive before squad cars. Since April 2025, the Grand Chute Police Department has been running a pilot drone…
Senators Demand DJI Drone Disclosures from Contractors at Nuclear and Border Sites
Two senators are pressing major construction contractors about DJI drone use at nuclear facilities and border security sites. The letters follow GSA Inspector General findings that contractors used DJI equipment at sensitive locations. But the real question isn’t whether the…
Ohio’s DFR Gamble: Dublin’s DJI vs. Columbus’s Skydio
Two neighboring Ohio police departments made opposite bets on the drone equipment question dividing American law enforcement. With the FCC deadline just seven days away, their choices reveal what’s at stake for agencies that depend on this technology to save…
Paladin Drones Says Former VP Tried to ‘Plunder’ Company After Failed Power Grab
We’ve been tracking Paladin Drones’ rapid expansion across police and fire departments for over a year, but court documents filed in late October allege explosive internal turmoil at the Y Combinator-backed emergency response drone company, including accusations of corporate sabotage,…
Greenfield Police Pioneer Drone First Responders with DJI Technology
On May 29, 2025, the Greenfield Police Department made history as the first in their county to deploy drones as first responders, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance emergency response capabilities. Using the DJI Dock and a modified DJI M30 drone,…
Dublin Police Launch Autonomous Drone First Responder Program with 90-Second Emergency Response Times
The city of Dublin, Ohio is setting a new benchmark for emergency response with the deployment of four autonomous drones capable of reaching incidents within 90 seconds. According to The Columbus Dispatch, the Drone First Responders program will be the…
Missouri SB 296 Sparks Debate Over Chinese Drones in Law Enforcement
A proposed Missouri law aiming to ban law enforcement from purchasing drones manufactured in China, such as DJI drones, has stirred controversy in the state capital. Senate Bill 296 (SB 296), introduced by Sen. Rick Brattin (R-Harrisonville), seeks to address…
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…
DJI Enterprise Teases Major Announcement with “Rise to Any Challenge” Event on February 27, 2025
DJI Enterprise, a leader in professional drone solutions, has sparked widespread speculation in the drone industry with its recent teaser announcement on X. The post, featuring the tagline “Rise to Any Challenge” and scheduled for February 27, 2025, at 8…
Gainesville Police Deploy Paladin Drone Response System
Paladin Drones has completed a three-day training and deployment program with the Gainesville Police Department, establishing new automated drone capabilities for public safety operations. The implementation, led by UAV specialist Gregory Green, focused on system installation, testing, and hands-on flight…