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How Drones Played a Key Role in Capturing a Minnesota Manhunt Suspect
Drones proved instrumental in a high-stakes manhunt in Minnesota, helping law enforcement capture a suspect after a two-day search involving over 100 officers. The New York Times reported that Vance Boelter, 57, was apprehended late Sunday night, June 15, 2025,…
NYPD Deploys Skydio Drone to Monitor No Kings Protests on Fifth Avenue
On June 14, 2025, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) utilized a Skydio X10 drone to oversee crowds during the No Kings protests along Fifth Avenue, marking a significant moment in urban drone surveillance. Amid ongoing demonstrations against President…
Silicon Valley Billionaires Fund Police Drones, Push to Ban Chinese Giant DJI
Silicon Valley investors are reshaping the U.S. drone landscape, funding police fleets with American-made drones while lobbying to ban Chinese manufacturer DJI, which dominates 90% of the U.S. consumer and public-safety drone market, according to Bard College research. This dual…
Santa Fe Police Seek 2025 Drone Program Expansion Amid Privacy Debates
As of June 2025, the Santa Fe Police Department is preparing to request City Council approval for a $500,000 upgrade to its drone program, aiming to deploy Skydio’s advanced unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to enhance policing efficiency, according to details…
Remote ID in 2025 – How to Detect Drones with the DroneTag Rider
Before diving into that question, let’s cover some background. What Is Remote ID? Remote ID is often described as a digital license plate for drones. It broadcasts your drone’s location, altitude, velocity, and either the controller’s location or the takeoff…
Trump’s Executive Orders Cast Shadow Over DJI Drones in the U.S.
On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two Executive Orders aimed at bolstering U.S. drone security and innovation, potentially jeopardizing the future of Chinese-made DJI drones. These orders, detailed in a White House fact sheet, seek to reduce…
Morgan Stanley: Tesla Could Revolutionize U.S. Drone Manufacturing
Morgan Stanley has proposed that Tesla could become a major force in drone manufacturing, potentially addressing a critical gap in the U.S. industry. While Tesla has not confirmed any plans to enter the sector, the investment bank reportedly believes the…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro First Full ActiveTrack Flight – Way Too Cautious!
Today, we’re conducting our first Active Track flight with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro at my usual testing area for drones I review. Although I haven’t used Active Track yet, I already have thoughts about how this drone will perform.…
Elon Musk, the U.S. Drone Industry Needs Your Vision to Soar
Dear Elon Musk, As a reporter who has covered the drone industry for nine years, first with DroneDJ, now with DroneXL, I’m writing to you on behalf of drone professionals, recreational pilots, and first responders. The U.S. drone sector faces…
Trump’s New Orders Likely To Ban Chinese DJI Drones, Impacting Pilots And Drone Industry
President Donald Trump’s upcoming executive orders, set to be signed next week, may drastically alter the U.S. drone market by potentially banning Chinese-made drones from companies like DJI and Autel. According to a recent Washington Post report, these orders aim…
California Court Orders Chula Vista Police to Release Drone Videos, Setting Precedent for Transparency
A San Diego judge has mandated the release of 25 Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) drone videos from March 2021, ending a four-year legal battle led by La Prensa publisher Art Castañares. This landmark ruling, reported by CBS 8, requires…
Trump Administration Advances BVLOS and Section 2209 Drone Rules, Boosting U.S. Commercial Drone Industry
On May 14, 2025, the Trump Administration moved two pivotal drone regulations—Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and Section 2209 critical infrastructure protections—to the White House for review, signaling a push to strengthen U.S. leadership in commercial drone technology.…