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Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Revolution Signals Trouble for Europe’s Unprepared Militaries
As the United States withdraws military aid from Ukraine amid political friction, Kherson’s governor, Oleksandr Prokudin, has issued a dire warning about the future of warfare. In an interview with The Independent, Prokudin highlights how Russia’s technological advancements in drones…
North Dakota’s $11 Million Drone Integration Boost Signals Bright Future Amid Replacement Debate
North Dakota is poised to solidify its leadership in the drone industry with a newly approved $11 million appropriation aimed at integrating its Vantis unmanned aerial system (UAS) with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Pathfinder radar program. This development, detailed…
Major Shakeup in Blue sUAS List: Eight Vendors Removed, Three New Added
As of March 6, 2025, the Blue sUAS Cleared List—a roster of U.S. government-approved drones—has undergone a dramatic update, shrinking from 15 vendors to 10 in just a week. According to a comparison of the list between February 28 and…
A Farewell to Romeo Durscher: A Drone Visionary Who Soared for Good
On March 3, 2025, the drone industry lost a giant. Romeo Durscher, a Swiss-born pioneer who helped transform drones into life-saving tools for public safety and humanitarian good, passed away after a months-long battle with cancer. It is hard to…
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…
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Dreams Face Turbulence: The College Station Showdown
Amazon’s ambitious drone delivery program has hit serious turbulence in College Station, Texas, where unprecedented community resistance has collided with the e-commerce giant’s futuristic vision. This university town of approximately 125,000 residents has become ground zero for a showdown that…
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…
Unusual Machines Secures First U.S. Drone Motor Contract with Red Cat Holdings
Unusual Machines has landed a contract with Red Cat Holdings to supply motors for their drones, marking its debut partnership with a U.S. drone manufacturer. This development, detailed in the original press release, arrives as the U.S. government ramps up…
U.S. Drone Surveillance Flights Lead to Cartel Arrests in Mexico
Mexico’s top general has acknowledged that U.S. drone surveillance flights over Mexico have resulted in the arrests of at least two cartel leaders, underscoring a strengthening partnership between the two nations in combating organized crime. According to a report by…
FAA Waivers Unlock New Horizons for Public Safety Drones in Fort Wayne’s DFR Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort Wayne Police Department at the end of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval, detailed in a Government…
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 M4TD and Dock 3: New Clues Point to Imminent Release
Recent findings by drone industry insider Igor Bogdanov have sparked excitement in the drone community, suggesting that DJI may be on the verge of releasing a new drone, the M4TD, alongside an updated docking system, the Dock 3. These clues,…