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Underwater Drone Locates Drowned Kayaker in Michigan Lake
A tragic kayaking incident in Ionia County, Michigan, has concluded with the discovery of a missing man’s body, thanks to the use of advanced underwater drone technology. According to WZZM13, search crews successfully located the remains of 32-year-old Mauro Escobar-Loarca…
Police Drones Take Flight in Montgomery County, Expanding First Responder Program
Montgomery County, Maryland, is set to double its pioneering drone first responder program in the coming months, according to The Washington Post. The program, which has already surpassed 1,000 flights, uses drones to respond to 911 calls within seconds, often…
DJI Drone Used in Trump Assassination Attempt Reveals Detailed Planning
Thomas Crooks, the 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, used a DJI drone and a preprogrammed flight path to conduct pre-attack surveillance, according to NBC News. This revelation sheds light on the sophisticated planning that preceded…
Drone Flies Above Blue Angels, FAA FRIA Map, and a Burglary Suspect Caught by a Drone
We have three stories for you this week: a drone pilot that flies above the Blue Angels (not good), the FAA finally gets a FRIA map, and lastly, a burglary suspect that was caught in the act by a police…
Park Ridge Police Deploy Drone for Enhanced Festival Security
In a move to bolster public safety, the Park Ridge Police Department has introduced drone surveillance at the annual Taste of Park Ridge festival. This new technology, reported by Fox 32 Chicago, marks a significant shift in how local law…
Drone Survey Sparks Assault on Hawaii County Workers Near Homeless Encampment
A recent drone survey near a homeless encampment in Hilo, Hawaii, led to a violent confrontation between county workers and encampment residents. The incident, reported by Island News, highlights the tensions surrounding drone use in sensitive areas and raises questions…
Chinese Graduate Student Pleads Guilty to Drone Photography Espionage Charges
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…
Shaker Heights Police to Acquire Drone for Investigations
The Shaker Heights Police Department in Ohio is on track to acquire its own drone by the end of the year. This move comes after several work sessions discussing Chief Wayne Hudson’s request to use $22,000 from Law Enforcement Trust…
Yonkers Police Takes to the Skies with Drone First Responder Program
The Yonkers Police Department in New York has launched a pioneering “Drone as a First Responder” (DFR) program, marking a significant advancement in emergency response capabilities for the region, reports Eyewitness News and Lohud. High-Tech Eyes in the Sky The…
Wood County Commission Explores Brinc Drones for Law Enforcement
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…
Italian Authorities Intercept Chinese Combat Drones Disguised as Wind Turbines
Italian officials have uncovered a sophisticated attempt to smuggle military drones into Libya, as reported by Business Insider. The operation, which involved disguising combat drones as wind turbine components, highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing the UN arms embargo on…
DJI Ban Debate: Public Safety Experts Warn of Far-Reaching Consequences
As reported by DroneXL, the ongoing debate surrounding a potential ban on DJI drones in the United States has taken center stage, with public safety experts sounding the alarm about the wide-ranging impact such legislation could have on first responders,…