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Man Faces Federal Charges for Attempted Police Drone Destruction in Missouri
On June 24, 2025, a Republic, Missouri, man was indicted for attempting to destroy a Greene County Sheriff’s Office drone, highlighting growing concerns over drone interference. Franklin E. Brownlee, 40, faces federal charges that could set a precedent for regulating…
Sheriff’s Drone Program Bolsters Safety with Cost-Effective Chinese-made UAVs
In Carbon County, Utah, Sheriff Jeff Wood showcased the lifesaving impact of the county’s drone program during a recent commission meeting, detailing its role in high-risk incidents and the creative funding strategies that made it possible, according to ETV News.…
Riverside Deploys Drones to Combat Illegal Fireworks After Devastating Blaze
In Riverside, California, a new drone program is taking flight to curb illegal fireworks, a response to the catastrophic Hawarden Fire that ravaged 500 acres and destroyed homes last summer. City officials announced the initiative, equipping police, firefighters, and code…
FAA to Drone Pilots: “Not Today, Fam” – NBA Finals Airspace Gets the No-Fly Treatment
Picture this: the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are duking it out in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at the Paycom Center. The crowd’s roaring, the stakes are sky-high, and you’re itching to launch your drone for that…
NYPD Drone Thwarts Brooklyn Break-In, Showcasing Advanced Policing Technology
On a quiet night in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, an NYPD drone proved its worth by helping apprehend two burglary suspects in minutes, highlighting the growing role of drones in urban policing. Exclusive video footage from the NYPD shows the drone’s…
Drones Combat Wildcat Mining in West Africa as Gold Prices Soar
As gold prices climb above $3,300 per ounce, West African mine operators are deploying drones to curb illegal mining, protecting profits and reducing violent clashes. At Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine in Ghana, surveillance drones recently uncovered abandoned equipment and contaminated…
Drone Pilot Reunites Lost Pets with Owners Despite Gunfire Risks
In Canton, Georgia, Mike Snyder from Top Gun Drone Services, uses advanced drones to locate missing pets, successfully reuniting many with their owners over the past 15 months. However, his service has faced dangerous encounters, with his drones shot at…
Louisiana Pioneers Drone Defense Law, Empowering Local Police to Neutralize Threats
In a groundbreaking move, Louisiana has become the first U.S. state to authorize local law enforcement to intercept and disable drones posing credible threats to public safety. Signed into law on June 18, 2025, by Governor Jeff Landry, the “We…
Chinese Signal Jammers Smuggled into U.S. Threaten Police and First Responder Drones
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a stark warning about a surge in Chinese-made signal jammers being smuggled into the United States, raising concerns for drone operators, particularly law enforcement and first responders, reports The Washington Times. According…
Haitian Drone Strikes Target Gang Leaders, Spark Legal Controversy
In Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, drones armed with explosives have become the government’s latest weapon against gang leaders controlling over 80% of the city. A recent video released by the Haitian police showed explosions raining from the sky, signaling a high-stakes…
Chinese Drone Parts Prices Soar as Export Controls Tighten Amid Global Trade Tensions
The drone industry faces a significant challenge as prices for Chinese drone components have doubled due to tightened export controls from Beijing. The Financial Times reports that the surge stems from Beijing’s efforts to regulate shipments of critical parts, impacting…
Criminals Exploit Drones to Smuggle Illegal Cigarettes Across Europe
Criminals are increasingly turning to drones to smuggle and distribute illegal cigarettes across Europe, evoking new challenges for law enforcement and the drone industry. A recent report by consulting firm KPMG, commissioned by Philip Morris International, reveals that tobacco smugglers…