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Alameda City Council Greenlights Controversial Police Drones and Natel Energy Expansion
Council Approves APD Drones Amid Heated Debate In a marathon meeting that stretched into the early morning hours, the Alameda City Council authorized the purchase of drones for the Alameda Police Department (APD) and approved a policy governing their use.…
Sacramento Sheriff Seeks $160K in New Military Gear, Including Drones
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office presented its annual military equipment use report, requesting over $160,000 in new equipment for the upcoming fiscal year. The requested items include multiple drones, firearms, and various types of ammunition, which the Sheriff’s Office claims…
Drone’s Delivering Prescriptions? New Mayo Clinic Partnership Makes It Happen
A new partnership between Mayo Clinic and drone delivery company Zipline is set to transform prescription delivery in Jacksonville, Florida. Patients can now receive their medications directly at their doorsteps without visiting a pharmacy, reports News4Jax. A New Way to…
University of Michigan’s Drone Airspace Lawsuit: A Clash of Rights
Lawsuit Challenges University’s Drone Restrictions The University of Michigan is embroiled in a legal battle over its ability to regulate drone flights over its Ann Arbor campus. The Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators reportedly filed a lawsuit on June 3,…
Walmart Integrates Drone Delivery and Expands AI Features
Walmart is revolutionizing its delivery and shopping experience with new technology initiatives, including integrating drone delivery into its app and enhancing its AI capabilities. Let’s dive into the key updates Walmart is rolling out. App-Based Drone Delivery Orders Starting in…
Netherlands to Invest $58.8 Million in Drones to Support Ukraine
Dutch Government’s Major Investment in Drone Production The Dutch Defense Ministry is allocating €54 million ($58.8 million) to increase drone production, supporting both Ukraine and the Dutch military. State Secretary of Defense Christophe van der Maat announced this initiative, emphasizing…
Revolutionary Foldable Drones Inspired by Nature
Nature-Inspired Drones Take Flight A groundbreaking study has introduced a novel rotary wing platform that mimics the wing-folding abilities of birds and the flight of Samara seeds. Researchers Hitesh Bhardwaj, Xinyu Cai, Luke Soe Thura Win, and Shaohui Foong developed…
Drone News: Senate Drone Ban, Commercial UAV, WingtraCloud, and Two New Pilot Institute Courses!
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have four drone news stories for you this week: Let’s get to it. Proposed Bill Attacking the Drone Industry It is time again to make your voices heard,…
DJI to Disable Flight Records Sync in the U.S.
DJI Responds to U.S. Regulatory Pressure with Flight Records Sync Changes In response to mounting regulatory pressure, notably the threat of the Countering CCP Drones Act proposed by Rep. Elise Stefanik, DJI is making significant changes to its data policy.…
Stefanik’s Anti-China and Anti-DJI Drone Bill Sparks Controversy
The PIXL Drone Show Talks with Vic Moss In today’s episode of the Pixel Drone Show, hosts Greg from Pilot Institute and Haye from DroneXL welcomed Vic Moss, president of the Drone Service Provider Alliance (DSPA) and director of the…
Drone Industry’s Outrage Over Stefanik’s Anti-China Legislation
A Broken Trust and Political Stunts Members of the drone industry are livid over recent political maneuvers targeting Chinese-made drones, particularly those manufactured by DJI. Congresswoman Elise Stefanik’s actions have sparked a fierce backlash, as her recent legislative moves threaten…
Drones Take Flight at Massive First Responder Training Event
In a unique twist, Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, known for hosting the massive country music festival WE Fest, became the site of an extensive drone training event for area first responders on Wednesday, June 5. According to InForum,…