Drones
Drones (UAS/UAV): Latest on unmanned aerial tech, regulations, applications, and industry trends. From consumer to commercial and military drones.
Beyond Obstacle Avoidance: What First Responders Must Know About Drone Operations Over People
Public safety agencies nationwide are rapidly adopting drones for crowd monitoring, emergency response, and situational awareness. These platforms provide valuable real-time intelligence that can improve officer safety and operational effectiveness. However, as drone operations over people become routine, agencies must…
Toronto Police Charge Seven Drone Pilots During Blue Jays Playoffs, Including Micro-Drone Operators
Toronto police charged seven people for illegally flying drones over Rogers Centre during American League Championship Series games on October 12-13, using specialized detection technology to intercept the unauthorized flights. The Toronto Police Emergency Management and Public Order Unit laid…
No Kings, No Parachutes, No Problem?! NYPD Flies Skydio Drones Directly Over NYC Protest Crowds
The NYPD deployed at least six or seven Skydio X10 drones over Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ protest march in Manhattan—or maybe it was eight or nine, officers weren’t entirely sure—but they were crystal clear about one thing: not a single one…
After Uproar, Oregon Finally Rewrites Drone Laws — Here’s What Pilots Need to Know
Remember when Oregon’s drone ban blew up in 2022? It’s back — and this time, you can watch it unfold live. Oregon is taking another swing at establishing clear drone rules for its state parks, three years after public backlash…
Transport Canada Clears Municipal Drone Flight After Skydiving Company Safety Complaint
Transport Canada has completed its investigation into a drone safety complaint filed by Skydive Wasaga Beach and determined the town’s micro drone operation during a fall fair was conducted safely and responsibly, according to CTV News. The investigation effectively closes…
Ukraine’s $2,500 Interceptor Drones Are Rewriting Air Defense Doctrine as NATO Scrambles to Learn
What Ukrainian troops dismissed as “Star Wars” fantasy a year ago has become the most cost-effective air defense innovation of the war—and now NATO is racing to adopt the same technology. Ukraine’s cheap interceptor drones are hunting down Russian attack…
Amazon Drone Makes Emergency Sidewalk Landing Days After Resuming Flights Post-Crane Crash
An Amazon Prime Air delivery drone made an unplanned landing on a Goodyear, Arizona sidewalk on Tuesday, just 10 days after the company resumed operations following a double crane crash that remains under federal investigation. Resident Austyn C. discovered the…
SkyTrade Promises Drone Air Rights Income — But the Legal Foundation Is Shaky
A blockchain startup is offering property owners the chance to monetize low-altitude airspace for drone operations. Legal experts say the underlying property rights don’t exist under current law. SkyTrade, a Delaware-based startup, is building what it calls the world’s first…
Flying Cars Have Officially Arrived—But There’s a Catch
The era of personal flying vehicles isn’t coming—it’s already here. The Pivotal BlackFly, a single-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has quietly become the first ultralight “flying car” to reach actual consumers in the United States, racking up…
Texas DPS Deploys Nation’s First Helicopter-Mounted Drone Detection System
The Texas Department of Public Safety has become the first law enforcement agency in the United States to deploy helicopter-mounted drone detection technology, marking a significant shift in how agencies protect their aircraft from unauthorized drones during high-risk operations. The…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Crashes 8 Seconds After Takeoff: Why Even Flagship Drones Need Hover Tests
A DJI Mavic 4 Pro, DJI’s newest flagship drone, suffered catastrophic propeller failure just eight seconds into a hover test, crashing from approximately 10 feet and breaking an arm. The drone incident serves as a stark reminder that even high-end…
Dutch Acecore Unveils Next-Gen Noa Heavy-Lift Drone With 80-Minute Flight Time
Dutch drone manufacturer Acecore Technologies has launched the next generation of its flagship Noa heavy-lift hexacopter, bringing significant upgrades to deployment speed and flight efficiency while maintaining the 20kg (44-lb) payload capacity that made the original a workhorse for professional…