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Moscow’s Airspace: The New Drone Battlefield
In recent events surrounding the tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that two Ukrainian drones ‘found’ themselves in Russian airspace and were swiftly brought down over the Moscow region. Residents of Krasnogorsk, a town in Moscow’s…
The Skyward Surge of Police Drones: A Boon or a Concern?
Police drones in the hands of police are on the rise, and they’re taking the sky with unprecedented speed. While some celebrate the tech advancement, others raise concerns about privacy and regulation. The State of Police Drones “A world where…
Manchester’s Homeless Harassed by Drone Attacks
In a shocking revelation, homeless advocates in Manchester, New Hampshire report an unsettling wave of high-tech drone attacks. An unidentified drone operator has been maliciously dropping objects, including eggs, popsicles, and feces, on the city’s homeless population. Dam Wright, a…
Blue sUAS or US-made drones don’t cut it for Ukraine
The Blue sUAS, or drones produced in the U.S., fail to meet Ukraine’s needs due to their high deployment costs. This is in contrast to Chinese-made drones, which are more affordable, easier to operate, and more capable. This sentiment is…
Chinese-made Drones to the Rescue: Protecting New York Beachgoers from Sharks
Sharks and beachgoers usually don’t mix well. Off Long Island’s coast, warmer waters have lured increasing numbers of bait fish, attracting sharks in pursuit. While great for marine ecology, it’s nerve-wracking for swimmers, surfers, and sunbathers. But at Jones Beach,…
Countryside Illinois Police Department receives DJI M30T drone
The Countryside Illinois Police Department took delivery of a DJI M30T police drone to help keep their community safe. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker approved a new law in June of this year, bolstering the power of local police departments to…
Chinese DJI Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland’s Enforcement
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
DJI Air 3! NYPD Public Messaging, Aloft/Drone Responders Partner, Oshkosh 2023!
Welcome to your weekly US News update. We have four stories for you this week. Surprise! We are in Oshkosh this week, and we’re going to discuss the DJI Air 3 that was finally released. We’ll talk about the New…
Chinese-made DJI Drones Aid East Bay Hills in Preventing Wildfires
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Department has deployed advanced DJI drones from China to combat the increased wildfire risk in the challenging terrain of the East Bay Hills. Following a particularly wet winter season, the rapid growth and subsequent drying out…
NYC’s Drone Permits: A Flight Through Bureaucratic Hurdles
New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, has boldly stepped into the future, announcing plans to infuse the city’s operations with cutting-edge drone technology. To ensure that “drone use doesn’t spin out of control,” a stringent regulatory framework and elaborate permitting…
Drone to the Rescue in Heart-Stopping Cornfield Search
In a remarkable display of modern technology’s role in law enforcement, a drone was instrumental in saving a man’s life in Sumner County, Tennessee. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office employed the use of this aerial device when a routine welfare…
NYPD’s Drones Sound the Alarm in Emergencies
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has commenced trials for drones capable of broadcasting public safety alerts, particularly in times of emergencies. This initiative came into the spotlight on a rain-drenched Sunday, when New York’s emergency notification system flagged…