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Police Drone Use: Explore the impact of drones in law enforcement. Stay informed on the latest news, trends, and regulations surrounding police drone use.
Lifesaving Flight: DJI Drone Rescues Senior with Alzheimer’s
A Timely DJI Drone Rescue in the Dark A Toronto Police Service DJI drone played a crucial role in locating a missing senior with Alzheimer’s in a remarkable example of technology assisting in crucial search operations. The incident in mid-December…
Walmart’s Drone Delivery Takes Flight in Lewisville
A New Era of Shopping: Walmart’s 30-Minute Drone Delivery Walmart, in a groundbreaking move, has expanded its drone delivery service to Lewisville, Texas, in collaboration with drone company Wing. This service promises to revolutionize the shopping experience by delivering products…
Thermal Drone Use Leads to Swift Arrest in Tennessee Rape Case
Thermal Drone and K9 Collaboration in Suspect Apprehension The Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee successfully apprehended a rape suspect, Jason Harmon, 42, of Kingsport, through the combined efforts of a thermal drone and K9 unit. The arrest, which occurred…
Rescue of Missing Exchange Student in Utah Highlights Efficacy of DJI Drone in Search Operations
Update: A Life Saved in the Mountains The recent disappearance of 17-year-old Kai Zhuang, a foreign exchange student in Utah, ended on a positive note as the Weber County Search and Rescue team successfully located him with the help of…
Court Rules in Favor of Public Access to Police Drone Video
A New Era of Transparency in Law Enforcement In a significant move towards enhancing government transparency, a state appeals court has recently ruled that the public has a right to access at least some of the drone video footage captured…
Oklahoma Police Departments Gear Up for High-Speed Drone Racing Competition
Moore and Norman PDs to Showcase Drone Skills for Charity In an unprecedented event, the Moore and Norman Police Departments in Oklahoma are gearing up to compete in a high-stakes, high-speed drone race this March. Major League Drone Racing is…
Fargo Police Successfully Locate Missing 13-Year-Old with Drones and K9 Assistance
Coordinated Search Efforts Lead to Safe Recovery In a collaborative search operation that included drones, the Fargo Police Department, with assistance from the North Dakota Highway Patrol and the Red River Regional UAS Team, successfully located a missing 13-year-old boy,…
Police Drone Aids in Rescue of Unconscious Driver in Hingham Crash
Innovative Use of Drone Technology in Law Enforcement In a remarkable demonstration of modern policing technology, the Hingham Police Department successfully used a drone to locate an unconscious man involved in a serious car crash. The incident occurred early Saturday…
Drone News: 2023 Year in Review, New Drones, Drones for Good, Don’t Be That Guy, and Regulations
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update, the New Year’s Edition. Let’s take a look at everything that happened this year, including drones for good, the “Don’t Be That Guy” compilation, drone regulation, Pilot Institute updates, and new drones. New…
Schenectady Police to Launch Innovative ‘First Responder’ Drone Program
Introducing Drones to Enhance Emergency Response Schenectady Police Department is set to revolutionize its emergency response system by adding a fleet of advanced drones to its toolkit. Police Chief Eric Clifford has announced plans for these police drones to assist…
Rogue Drone Incident Raises Security Fears During King’s Coronation
Amateur Drone Pilot’s Actions Spark Concerns of Russian Sabotage Fears of a possible Russian sabotage attempt gripped central London on May 6, the day of the King’s coronation. According to The Times, an amateur drone pilot breached a no-fly zone…
Arrest Made in Theft of Banksy’s Anti-War Street Art in London
Suspect Detained for Stealing Provocative Banksy Artwork Featuring Drones In a striking development, London police have arrested a man in connection with the theft of a unique Banksy artwork. The street art, a modified stop sign embellished with images of…