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Arlington Police Expand Drone First Response Program
The Arlington Police Department is increasingly relying on drones as part of its frontline response strategy, sending quadcopters to incidents before officers arrive on scene. These aircraft launch either from patrol controlled deployments or from automated rooftop stations installed at…
FCC Confirms Drone Firmware Updates Will Continue Until January 2027
The Federal Communications Commission just answered the question that’s been keeping drone pilots up at night since December. In a new order released yesterday, the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology confirmed that DJI, Autel, and other covered drone manufacturers…
New Zealand Team Builds an “AI Chainsaw Drone” on a DJI Matrice Platform
A research team in New Zealand just turned a problem that normally means bucket trucks, ladders, and a lot of risk into something that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi workshop: an “AI chainsaw drone.” The “chainsaw drone” project…
Yosemite Visitors Fly Drones Freely as Ranger Shortage Guts NPS Enforcement
The New York Times published a feature this week documenting what DroneXL warned about nearly a year ago: federal staffing cuts have created an enforcement vacuum in Yosemite National Park, and visitors are flying drones with impunity. The Times piece,…
DJI Avata 360 Preorders Are Live, But Buyers Should Read the Fine Print
The DJI Avata 360 has not been officially announced, yet a San Diego based retailer is already taking preorders, listing multiple bundles, estimated shipping windows, and even offering a $99 reservation option. On paper, it looks like early access. In…
Los Alamos Warns Drone Pilots to Stay Far Away
Los Alamos National Laboratory is again reminding drone pilots that its airspace is not a suggestion, not a gray area, and not a place where optimism and a fresh battery will save the day. Since 2018, the Laboratory has worked…
Illegal Drone Flight Near Lake Louise Highlights Aviation Risk
A man fined $2,000 for illegally flying a drone near Lake Louise has reignited concerns about the growing danger drones pose to helicopters and rescue crews operating in Canada’s national parks, as CBC reported. The incident occurred last year in…
Colombia launches $1.6B national anti drone shield
Colombia just made one of the biggest counter drone moves in the Western Hemisphere, and it did so with a clear message in mind. Airspace is no longer a background concern. It is now a frontline, as reported by Defence…
Opinion: DJI and The American Drone Delusion: We’re Not Catching Up, We’re Falling Behind
On December 23, 2025, the FCC added DJI to its Covered List, effectively banning the import and sale of any new DJI drones in the United States. Future DJI products will never legally reach American consumers. The ban, justified by…
Japan to Send Drones to South America to Fight Illegal Fishing
Japan has pledged to provide drones to Ecuador, Peru, Argentina, and Uruguay to help the four South American nations monitor their exclusive economic zones and crack down on illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, according to Sea Food Source. The move…
How To Make Your DJI Drone Last 5-7 Years With These Essential Maintenance Tips
You may be aware it has never been more important as it is now to take care of your drones. You want your DJI drone to last as long as possible because we really don’t know what the future holds.…
FEMA & Massachusetts: $21.2 Million in C-UAS Grants Reveals the Real World Cup Security Playbook
The $250 million FEMA distributed to World Cup host states last month came with conditions: agencies must have officers trained or scheduled for training at the FBI National Counter UAS Training Center. Massachusetts just revealed what that looks like in…