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Ohio Law Enforcement Pioneers Drone Training to Boost Officer Safety in High-Risk Scenarios
Officers at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) in London recently launched groundbreaking training on deploying DJI drones during tactical operations, technology that promises to shield personnel from immediate threats. This development arrives as departments nationwide increasingly turn to…
Albuquerque Police Deploy Drones to Combat Bosque Fires with Advanced Thermal Imaging
In response to a series of fires in Albuquerque’s Bosque, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has launched a drone patrol program to enhance fire detection and improve public safety. Following two fires in June and another on July 1, 2025,…
U.S. Humanoid Robot Industry Must Learn from Drone Market’s Chinese Dominance
The U.S. humanoid robot sector, poised for growth, risks repeating the drone industry’s missteps, where Chinese manufacturers like DJI captured the market with low-cost, user-friendly products. As companies like Agility Robotics and Apptronik advance their robots for factory and warehouse…
U.S. Army Tests Drone-Dropped Grenades in Breakthrough Training Exercise
On June 25, 2025, U.S. Army soldiers at Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany successfully dropped live M67 grenades from a Skydio X10D drone, marking a significant advancement in integrating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) into battlefield tactics. The test, conducted…
NYC Explores Net-Firing Drones to Neutralize Hostile UAVs in 2025
New York City is poised to bolster its airspace security with a cutting-edge drone defense system. The NYPD is in discussions with Maryland-based American Robotics to deploy the Iron Drone Raider System, a technology designed to detect, track, and intercept…
Chinese Drone Component Prices Surge, Impacting U.S. Market
Chinese regulations introduced in September 2024 have driven a sharp increase in drone component prices, reshaping the U.S. commercial drone market. According to Nikkei Asia, export permits for dual-use goods have caused a supply crunch, with infrared device prices tripling,…
DJI Drone Delays: Customs Holds Frustrate U.S. Pilots
A U.S. drone enthusiast’s struggle with a DJI Mavic 4 Pro replacement has exposed mounting customs challenges for DJI products entering the country, raising concerns for recreational pilots and professionals. In a recent YouTube video, Eric Thurber detailed how his…
Cincinnati Police Deploy Expensive Skydio Drones to Enhance Public Safety by 2025
Cincinnati’s police department has launched a drone program featuring expensive Skydio drones to strengthen public safety and tackle rising crime, aiming to cover 90% of the city by the end of 2025. Announced on June 24, 2025, by Police Chief…
Sheriff’s Drone Program Bolsters Safety with Cost-Effective Chinese-made UAVs
In Carbon County, Utah, Sheriff Jeff Wood showcased the lifesaving impact of the county’s drone program during a recent commission meeting, detailing its role in high-risk incidents and the creative funding strategies that made it possible, according to ETV News.…
NYPD Drone Thwarts Brooklyn Break-In, Showcasing Advanced Policing Technology
On a quiet night in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, an NYPD drone proved its worth by helping apprehend two burglary suspects in minutes, highlighting the growing role of drones in urban policing. Exclusive video footage from the NYPD shows the drone’s…
DJI Drone Stock Crisis Deepens as U.S. Ban Looms: Why Are Shelves Bare?
If you’re eyeing a DJI drone to enhance your aerial photography or recreational flying, the options are dwindling fast. As of June 22, 2025, DJI’s official website and major U.S. retailers like B&H Photo, Adorama, and Amazon report near-total stock…
DJI Audit Delay Risks Crippling U.S. Drone Industry and Public Safety
The Trump administration’s June 6, 2025, executive order aims to boost U.S. drone innovation by expanding Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and streamlining certifications. However, a critical issue looms: the delayed security audit of Chinese-made drones, mandated by…