Los Angeles
Aerodome’s Drones: The Future of Crime Scene Response
Drones vs. Helicopters: The New Normal in LA In Los Angeles, police helicopters have long dominated the skies. But now, drones are taking over as the preferred tool for first responders. Aerodome, a startup based in LA, is at the…
Simi Valley Police Department Proposes Drone Program for Enhanced Surveillance
The Simi Valley Police Department is considering the implementation of a drone program to bolster its surveillance capabilities. The proposal, which includes the purchase of four to five DJI Mavic 3 drones at an estimated total cost of $55,000, is…
Robinson Helicopter Acquires Drone Maker Ascent AeroSystems
In a bid to expand its offerings and tap into the growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles, Robinson Helicopter, America’s largest non-military helicopter manufacturer, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, a small drone maker based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The acquisition, for an…
“Drone Force Philly”: Mayor Parker’s Plan to Boost Public Safety with Police Drones
In her recent budget proposal, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has allocated $2.7 million towards police drone technology as part of an effort to improve public safety in the city. This investment, dubbed “Drone Force Philly,” has been met with…
The Truth Uncovered: AUVSI’s Real Stance on DJI Drone Ban
The DJI Drone Ban Controversy at Hand In the realm of drone advocacy and legislation, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) stands as a towering influence, guiding the trajectory of drone policy in the United States. However, recent…
Drone Mishap Leads to Criminal Charges in California
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…
SkyeBrowse Introduces Midnight Sun for Tactical Missions
SkyeBrowse is a platform for drone reality capture, and they have recently released a new feature called Midnight Sun. This tool can assist in identifying unfamiliar items or people who may be in a drone’s flight path. SkyeBrowse’s patented machine-learning…
Skyebrowse’s TacBrowse creates 3D models with real-time data for tactical missions
TacBrowse is a new situational awareness technology that has been launched by SkyeBrowse. This tool is meant to give tactical teams real-time intelligence that they can use while they are on tactical missions. SkyeBrowse is the drone reality capture platform…
Elite space program will include a St. Louis drone startup
Out of 600 international businesses, St. Louis-based drone startup WingXpand was chosen to participate in the “Techstars” program in Los Angeles. The program focuses on aerospace technology and collaborates with agencies like NASA and the U.S. Space Force. According to…
Drone tracking tech to be tested at LAX airport after near-misses
The Transportation Security Administration will test new drone tracking technology to spot, track, and identify drones in restricted airspace after dozens of drone sightings and a few reports of a “guy in a jetpack”, near Los Angeles International Airport. According…
Drone sighting reported over Will Smith’s Calabasas mansion
Deputies were dispatched to Will Smith’s Calabasas home after a purported drone sighting was reported. On Tuesday, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies responded to Will Smith’s Calabasas mansion, where a drone had been seen flying over the actor’s large home,…
FAA issues 30-mile Stadium TFR or No-Drone-Zone for Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a 30-mile stadium TFR (Temporary Flight Restriction) or No-Drone-Zone around the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This means that you will not be allowed to fly your drone within a 30-nautical-mile radius of the…