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National Drone Training Event in Ogden Advances Public Safety Tactics
In Ogden, Utah, over 260 public safety professionals from across the U.S. convened for a weeklong drone training event starting May 5, 2025, hosted by the Weber County Sheriff’s Office and the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), reports the Standard-Examiner.…
Thermal Drone Saves 74-Year-Old Woman in Hours, Redefining Rescue in Michigan Woods
On April 6, 2025, a thermal-imaging drone located a 74-year-old woman lost for three days in the frigid, rain-soaked woods of Mason County, Michigan, cutting a potentially days-long search to just five hours, MLive reports. This life-saving mission showcases how…
Drone News: TX & OH Bills Against Drones, FL Bill, OR Bill Helps DFR
This week, we have four stories to share, making this update slightly longer than usual due to significant developments in the drone industry. Texas House Bill 41: Controversial Drone Ban Texas House Bill 41 aims to ban certain drones, primarily…
Senate Bill S1249 – The Dumbest Federal Drone Legislation of All Time!
There has been an overwhelming number of drone-related legislative proposals, making it nearly impossible to keep track of them all. It’s like a game of whack-a-mole, where new bills keep popping up, and we must persistently oppose them. However, Senate…
Oregon House Passes Strict Drone Interference Law, Escalating Penalties to Felony Status
In a unanimous vote, the Oregon House has approved House Bill 3426, a measure that significantly strengthens penalties for drone operators who disrupt emergency response operations, elevating intentional interference to a Class C felony. Reported by KOBI-TV NBC5, the legislation,…
Drones with AI and Thermal Imaging Transform Search and Rescue in Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains
Every year, thousands explore Vancouver’s North Shore Mountains, but over 100 adventurers require rescue after getting lost or injured in the dense coastal rainforest. North Shore Rescue (NSR), Canada’s busiest volunteer search and rescue team, is revolutionizing its operations with…
Texas House Committee approves drone ban – What’s Next?
This Week on Drone50: House Bill 41 and Its Impact on Public Safety Welcome back to the latest update in public safety on Drone 5-0 Discussions. Today, we’re diving into a “let’s fix a problem that might not even exist”…
DJI Launches Zenmuse S1 Spotlight and Zenmuse V1 Speaker for Enterprise Drones
Today, DJI, the Chinese drone manufacturer, introduced two new enterprise payloads: the Zenmuse S1, a high-powered spotlight, and the Zenmuse V1, a speaker system. Both are designed for the Matrice 350 RTK and Matrice 300 RTK drone platforms, as showcased…
Flying Sun 1000 Drone Illuminates Night Operations with 300,000 Lumens
A new drone system from Freefly Systems, the Flying Sun 1000, promises to transform nighttime operations by delivering stadium-level illumination from the air. Equipped with 288 high-power LEDs, this quadcopter generates 300,000 lumens, enabling construction, emergency response, and filmmaking in…
DJI Enterprise Teases Powerful Spotlight and Speaker Payloads for Matrice 350 RTK
DJI Enterprise has announced a product launch event scheduled for April 16 at 8 a.m. EDT, where the drone manufacturer is expected to unveil new spotlight and speaker payloads for its commercial drone lineup. The event’s taglines, “Light Up The…
Drones Deployed in Critical Search for Missing Colorado Man with Dementia
Specialized drone teams have launched an intensive aerial search operation for 70-year-old Thomas Albe, who has been missing for nearly a week in the Englewood area. The vulnerable senior, who suffers from traumatic brain injury and dementia, was last seen…
NASA Advances Drone Safety with New Hazard Detection System
NASA is stepping up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, potentially revolutionizing drone operations across industries. The In-Time Aviation Safety Management System (IASMS) aims to proactively monitor and mitigate risks, enhancing…