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In a concerning trend, major US insurance companies like State Farm and Allstate are increasingly using aerial photographs captured by drones to justify denying home insurance policies. This practice has raised questions about privacy, accuracy, and fairness in the insurance…
An Air Force civilian contractor, Stephanie Cosme, tragically lost her life on September 7, 2023, when she walked into the moving propeller of an MQ-9 drone at Gray Butte Airfield in California. The final accident investigation report by Air Force…
Tracy Police successfully rescued a woman held at gunpoint and arrested two suspects in a tense operation on Friday. The incident unfolded at a residence on Lankershire Drive, where officers deployed a video-equipped drone to survey the scene and apprehend…
In a remarkable demonstration of investigative prowess, the Tulare Police Department, with the assistance of the Visalia Police Department, has cracked a high-tech theft case, leading to the recovery of a stolen DJI Agras T-10 drone and the arrest of…
The Future of Delivery: How Drones Are Changing the Game The concept of drone delivery has transitioned from a speculative future vision to a tangible reality, set to revolutionize the way we receive packages. As the CEO of Wing recently…
In a Surprising Turn, San Franciscans Vote for Enhanced Police Drone Surveillance Tools In an unexpected twist, San Francisco, a city once at the forefront of restricting Police use of drone surveillance technology, has voted in favor of expanding law…
A New Era in Defense and Drone Technology In the industrial sprawl of El Segundo, California, a wave of innovation is taking place, far removed from the tech utopias once dreamed of by Silicon Valley’s pioneers. Here, in a massive…
A Morning of Horror in Kings Crossing In the serene, gated community of Kings Crossing in Clovis, California, a normal Tuesday morning turned into a scene of horror and a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. At approximately…
A Shift Towards Enhanced Police Drone Powers In a recent development that signals a significant shift in public opinion regarding law enforcement tactics, a substantial majority of San Francisco voters have expressed support for Proposition E, a measure that would…
A Leap Towards Efficient Urban Transportation Dubai is setting the stage for a significant transformation in urban mobility, embracing the future with open arms as it plans to introduce delivery drones and air taxis by 2026, reports The National. This…
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Remote ID for the DJI Minis, an armed suspect escaped Police after shooting down a drone, a man who faces felony charges after flying over an…
In a tense incident in Shasta County, California, a manhunt is underway following a dramatic confrontation between law enforcement and an armed suspect. Anthony Esquaville, a 39-year-old man, has become the center of an intensive search after he shot down…
Revolutionizing Delivery: Amazon’s Drone Success Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, has once again made headlines with its innovative approach to drone delivery services. In a remarkable achievement, Amazon successfully delivered a box of cookies by drone to a customer in…
A Dangerous Encounter in the Sky In a startling incident in California, Andrew Hernandez now faces criminal charges for the reckless operation of his drone. This case, emerging from an event that compromised the safety of a Los Angeles Police…
A Legal Tug-of-War Over Police Drone Footage In a significant development in the Legal world, the city of Chula Vista has escalated a dispute over the release of Police drone footage to the California Supreme Court. This move comes after…
A Warning from the FBI and CISA In a recent warning, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have raised alarms over the national security threats posed by Chinese-made drones. READ DJI’S RESPONSE:…
A High-Tech Addition to Law Enforcement The Murrieta Police Department’s recent incorporation of drones into their law enforcement toolkit has proven to be highly effective. This was demonstrated on Sunday, January 14, when their six-month-old drone program played a crucial…
Del Norte and Westview High School Students Excel in STEM Challenge In a remarkable display of skill and innovation, two 15-year-old students, Austin Zhang from Del Norte High School and Albert Li from Westview High, have clinched the beginner level…
Cutting-Edge Technology for Public Safety The Webster Fire District 7 Station 5 recently hosted a demonstration event that showcased the advanced capabilities of the Skydio X10 drone. The event, held on January 12, was attended by representatives from various public…
Entering the Final Phase Skydio, the California-based drone developer, has reached the final phase of the US Army‘s Short Range Reconnaissance Tranche 2 initiative. This significant advancement is part of a program initiated in 2021 to replace the RQ-28A vertical…
The Next Leap in Agricultural Technology The Alabama Cooperative Extension System is set to host the innovative Spray Drone End-User Conference from February 26 to 29 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama. Following the success of…
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…
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…
In the fast-paced world of Drone Technology, when a well-known brand makes a comeback, it’s something everyone talks about. On 3DR’s website, a prominent message says “The Return,” hinting that the California-based company might be making a big move back…
Amazon’s Drone Dreams Hit Snag as Key Executive Cassidy Exits Prime Air, Sean Cassidy, the division’s head of safety, flight operations, and regulatory affairs, has reportedly left the company in a significant development within Amazon‘s ambitious drone delivery unit. This…
Drones: Revolutionizing Agriculture with Precision and Safety Gone are the days of traditional crop-dusting planes, as the future of agriculture embraces the technological prowess of drones. Guardian Agriculture, leading this revolution, recently launched commercial operations with its autonomous EVTOL (electric…
All right, so we’re about to sit down with Adam Welsh, who is DJI’s head of global policy, to pick his brain about the drone industry, but more importantly, to discuss DJI and where they’re headed as a company in…
DJI Drones Unleashed: Brookhaven’s Bold Policing Leap In Brookhaven, Georgia, a suburb northeast of Atlanta, a groundbreaking approach to emergency response is taking to the skies. The Brookhaven Police Department (PD) has shifted DJI drones from the trunk of squad…
A chilling hush descended over the Ohio State-Maryland college football game when a drone was spotted ominously hovering above. With the safety of players and spectators at stake, officials took immediate action, pausing the game and evacuating the field. Fortunately,…
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