A swarm of mysterious drones buzzed a US military base for over two weeks, leaving officials scrambling for answers. The incident, reported by the Wall Street Journal, highlights growing concerns about drone incursions and the challenges of countering them on…
The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department in West Virginia has recently expanded its drone unit, aiming to enhance public safety and protect officers. This move comes after the department obtained an additional Certificate of Authorization (COA) from the Federal Aviation Administration…
So far this wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These incidents have predominantly occurred in the U.S. West, with five cases in California, three in…
In a move that’s more about politics than policy, House Republicans are pushing through a series of bills aimed at showing they’re tough on China. While many of these bills are unlikely to become law due to Democratic opposition, one…
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have five stories for you this week. Yes, this is going to be a bit of a long one. We have updated Countering CCP Drones Act language, two of them actually. We…
Ukraine is deploying AI-powered drones to locate deadly land mines, revolutionizing anti-mine warfare and potentially saving countless lives. This innovative approach, reported by The New York Times, marks a significant shift in how militaries and humanitarian organizations tackle the pervasive…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a Drone Video captured at Pensacola Beach, Florida, earlier this month. The footage, which shows a drone flying perilously close to the Blue Angels as they returned from an airshow,…
In a landmark case, Fengyun Shi, a Chinese graduate student, has pleaded guilty to charges under the Espionage Act for using a drone to photograph classified U.S. Navy vessels. This marks the first known conviction under a World War II-era…
The Wood County Commission in Parkersburg, West Virginia, is taking steps to evaluate advanced Drone Technology for local law enforcement, according to a recent report from The Parkersburg News and Sentinel. The commission is planning a demonstration of Brinc Drones…
A 72-year-old Florida man has been arrested for allegedly shooting a Walmart delivery drone out of the sky, causing thousands of dollars in damage. According to ClickOrlando.com, Dennis Winn faces multiple charges including criminal mischief and discharging a firearm in…
Carilion Clinic y DroneUp están ampliando los límites del transporte sanitario con drones en Roanoke, Virginia. Los socios acaban de entrar en la segunda fase de pruebas tras más de un año evaluando el uso de drones para el transporte rápido entre...
In an unprecedented case, the US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards in Virginia. Wired reports that this marks the first known application of a World…
Aerial Arson Wins Prestigious Award at Drone Championships WUSA9 reports that Aerial Arson, an all-girls competitive drone team from Washington D.C., has won the prestigious Flight Operations award at the Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The team, consisting of…
Actualización semanal de noticias de la UAS ¡Bienvenidos a la actualización semanal de noticias de la UAS! Tenemos tres historias para usted esta semana. Una vez más, vamos a discutir el Drone para First Responder Act porque esto es sólo una idea horrible. En segundo lugar, vamos a...
Drones are buzzing around a Vermont high school as students prepare to compete in the National Aerial Drone Championships in West Virginia. The River Valley Tech Club, which hosted Vermont’s first aerial drone tournament in January, will reportedly represent the…
DoorDash and Wing have expanded their drone delivery partnership to the United States, starting with a pilot program in Christiansburg, Virginia. The collaboration allows select local customers to order eligible items from Wendy’s through the DoorDash app and have them…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently updated its compliance guidelines for drones flying over people, with significant contributions from engineers at Virginia Tech. The new drone guidelines, published in the Federal Register on April 5, incorporate the updated means of…
Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Chick-fil-A are set to pilot a new drone delivery technology from DroneUp, a Virginia-based startup, reports Axios. The technology aims to solve the ground logistics problems associated with drone delivery, making it more accessible and cost-effective for…
In a groundbreaking move, DroneUp, a leading autonomous drone delivery company based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has launched a first-of-its-kind drone autonomous ecosystem. This integrated platform combines automated ground infrastructure, advanced software systems, and next-generation drones to revolutionize last-mile logistics…
AUVSI’s Stance on Banning Chinese DJI Drones Now, AUVSI does not, and I repeat, does not support efforts that would bring about an immediate ban on Chinese drones. Michael Robbins, Co-CEO AUVSI Someone has some explaining to do. On February…
Wendy’s and DoorDash Take Deliveries to New Heights In what sounds like a scene straight out of a futuristic movie, DoorDash has just kicked off a novel pilot program that’s turning heads and, quite possibly, making fast food history. Partnering…
La polémica sobre la prohibición de los drones de DJI En el ámbito de la defensa y la legislación de los drones, la Asociación Internacional de Sistemas de Vehículos No Tripulados (AUVSI) se erige como una gran influencia, guiando la trayectoria de la política de drones en Estados Unidos. Sin embargo,...
A Bizarre Aerial Phenomenon Raises Security Questions Last December, Langley Air Force Base in Virginia became the center of an intriguing security puzzle as it experienced weeks of unexplained drone activities. Officials from the U.S. Air Force confirmed that these…
A Leap Towards Advanced Emergency Responses In a significant development for public safety, Arlington County, Virginia, has officially integrated drones into its emergency response strategies. This morning, the county proudly announced the operational status of its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS),…
A New Age of Contraband Delivery by Drone In a bold fusion of technology and criminal enterprise, a crime ring in West Virginia has taken drug smuggling into federal prisons to new heights—quite literally. Utilizing drones, eleven suspects, including a…
In the early hours of a cold Saturday morning in Stafford County, Virginia, a 36-year-old hiker was rescued from the Civil War Park on Mount Hope Church Road, thanks to the swift action of the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and…
A New Era in Drone Logistics DroneUp, a leader in autonomous drone delivery and logistics, has marked a significant milestone with the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) approval for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This important development, announced from…
A Revolution in Healthcare Accessibility Virginia Beach witnesses a pioneering healthcare initiative, with the successful implementation of drone delivery for essential hypertension medications by the Riverside Health System on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. This innovative project, part of the Elevating Health…
Harnessing Drones for Public Safety The 2024 National Public Safety Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Conference is set to revolutionize the way drones are used in public safety. Scheduled for March 12 and 13 at the scenic Busch Gardens in Williamsburg,…
Unprecedented Growth and Innovation in Drone Delivery 2023 has marked a pivotal year for Wing, characterized by significant advancements and partnerships in the drone delivery industry. The company has not only developed innovative technology systems like modular, portable nests and…
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