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Aloft

NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks

The first one is that New York City is proposing to approve drones to fly in the city. However, let's not get too excited yet; let's see what happens.

Greg ReverdiauJun 9

Skydio

Long Beach to Fly High with $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal Drone

To upgrade search and rescue operations, the City of Long Beach applied for a grant to secure a $15,000 Skydio X2 Thermal drone.

Haye KestelooJun 8

Unlocking the Skies: NYC's Bold New Drone Rules - Lawsuit challenging NYC Drone Restrictions is allowed to proceed - Statue of Liberty New York City by Ralph

Police

NYC’s Proposed Drone Rules to unlock the skies over Manhattan

The New York Police Department plans to institute a drone permit process. The proposed drone rules aim to regulate the launch and landing...

Haye KestelooJun 5

Police

Drone Vigilance Turns Tables on Teen Thief

In a turn of events, a California resident's hobby turned into a crime-solving activity when his drone was instrumental in apprehending a suspect.

Haye KestelooJun 2

DJI

Pioneering Policing: Olean Cops Harness DJI Drone Power

In an initiative backed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF), the city police of Olean, New York will soon add a DJI drone to...

Haye KestelooJun 1

Helicopter's Close Call with Drone in Londonderry Raises Safety Concerns - Drones and Schools: The Debate on Airspace and Privacy - Drone Privacy Battle Reaches Michigan Court Drone pilot arrested after flying near Minnesota State Patrol helicopter over Minneapolis

Police

Aerial Intrusion? Drone Privacy Battle Reaches Michigan Court

Michigan Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a case centered on the legitimacy of drone imagery of a salvage yard located near Traverse City.

Haye KestelooMay 30

Police

Police Drones: Balancing Public Safety and Privacy in Hamilton, Canada

In light of ongoing concerns over potential surveillance misuse, Hamilton police still recommend broadening their police drone operations...

Haye KestelooMay 30

DJI

House to Ban DJI, FAA’s Public Opinion Change, cUAS ARK, Monroe County WIN

Today's agenda, we're going to be talking about the Federal House of Representatives House Bill H-6572, which is a full ban on DJI across the US

Greg ReverdiauMay 30

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