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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.
Chinese-made drone locates children and adults after kayaks overturn
A distressing event unfolded at the heart of South Salt Lake, Utah, as several children and adults capsized in the Jordan River during a canoeing trip. Among the victims were seven middle schoolers and two adults from the Tracy Aviary’s…
Transforming Midland: Public Safety Ascends with Drones
In a remarkable display of the technological advancements impacting local services, the Midland Fire Department showcased its new fleet of drones, including Chinese Autel Robotics drones, to the Midland City Council members in a special meeting held Monday evening at…
Kent Fire Rescues Hiker, DroneResponders Award, and DJI M350 Release
Welcome to this week’s webcast from the Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety News Update. In this webcast, we’re going to discuss how Kent Fire was able to find a missing woman who had been lost for eight…
Eyes in the Sky: Chinese Drones Boost Crime Investigation
In the bustling city of London, Ontario, law enforcement takes to the skies with cutting-edge Chinese drones to crack down on crime and speed up investigations. From the intricate reconstruction of car crashes to swift searches for missing individuals, drones…
Mid-flight DJI Mavic 2 Battery Failure Triggers Police Drone Crash
In a recent operation over an abandoned building near Bangor train station in Gwynedd, United Kingdom, a police drone plummeted nearly 130ft, according to the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). The incident severely damaged the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone,…
Drone-Powered Arrest: Chico’s Tech Triumph
Benjamin Miranda, a 28-year-old man from Chico, found himself in handcuffs after an inventive police chase that leveraged police drone technology to secure his capture. Miranda, with a previous record of weapon usage and currently wanted for parole violation by…
Drone-Assisted Sting Nabs Drug Trafficker
In a recent breakthrough, a Sedalia woman has been arrested and charged with second-degree drug trafficking following a meticulously planned drone-assisted police operation. Sedalia Police executed a search warrant on June 7 at a property situated in the 2800 block…
NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three exciting stories for you this week. 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…
Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA
In an attempt to strengthen national security, two US senators, Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Mark Warner (Democrat), have introduced a new proposal to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from purchasing or utilizing drones made in China. This bipartisan proposition…
From Hobby to Courtroom: Dublin Man’s DJI Drone Misstep
In Ireland, a man charged with the illegal operation of a DJI drone in Dublin Airport’s critical area now faces the prospect of a jury trial, according to court proceedings. Ainis Guzauskus, a 41-year-old father of two, had his original…
NYC’s Proposed Drone Rules to unlock the skies over Manhattan
The New York Police Department announced its plan to institute a drone permit process for the public. The proposed drone rules aim to regulate the launch and landing of drones within the city. The NYPD will hold a public hearing…
Drone Vigilance Turns Tables on Teen Thief
In a remarkable turn of events, a California resident’s hobby turned into a crime-solving activity when his drone was instrumental in apprehending a suspect in a home invasion. The Hercules Police Department has honored the man for his unexpected contribution…