Washington state drone news: regulations, industry developments, innovative uses, events, and the impact on businesses and communities in the state.
In an unprecedented move, Ukraine has targeted facilities in Russia‘s Tatarstan Republic, located 800 miles from the Ukrainian border. The attacks, carried out by drones on April 2, aimed at disrupting the production of Shahed-type attack drones and Russia’s third-largest…
In a tense standoff in Barnstable, Massachusetts, a robotic Police dog named Roscoe played a crucial role in apprehending an armed suspect while potentially saving human lives. The incident, which occurred on March 6, showcased the effectiveness of using advanced…
Zelenskiy Defends Attacks as Retaliation, Urges More US Aid In an interview with the Washington Post’s David Ignatius, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed to continue targeting Russian oil refineries with domestically-made drones, despite the United States‘ disapproval of the campaign.…
Een bizar fenomeen in de lucht roept veiligheidsvragen op Afgelopen december werd Langley Air Force Base in Virginia het middelpunt van een intrigerend veiligheidsraadsel toen er wekenlang onverklaarbare droneactiviteiten plaatsvonden. Functionarissen van de Amerikaanse luchtmacht bevestigden dat deze...
In the vast and varied landscape of American agriculture, drones have become indispensable tools, revolutionizing the way farmers monitor crop health, manage resources, and maximize yields. Among these, DJI drones, manufactured by the Chinese tech giant Da Jiang Innovations, have…
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…
Drone Light Shows Instead Fireworks In a groundbreaking move, the city of Tigard, Oregon, is set to illuminate the summer sky not with the traditional bursts of fireworks, but with a choreographed display of 200 drones. This decision marks a…
The Great Escape (Poging) In een scène die doet denken aan een overdreven dramatische misdaadthriller, waren de straten van Ellensburg, WA, gastheer van een moderne klopjacht. Een man uit Yakima, met een voorliefde voor het ontduiken van de wet, besloot...
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…
Do you know the 10 simple rules for flying your drone for fun? Let’s take a look. 1. Flying your drone for fun Rule number one: You must fly your drone strictly for recreational purposes. This might sound obvious, but…
Louisiana Sheriff's Office en Washington Police Department Boost Operations with Advanced Drones In een belangrijke zet om de openbare veiligheid te verbeteren, hebben het Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office (EPSO) in Louisiana en de Blaine Police Department (BPD) in Washington onlangs geavanceerde...
Welkom bij uw wekelijkse UAS-nieuwsupdate. Dit is de "Government Gone Wild" editie. Dat klopt, we hebben weer drie wetsvoorstellen uit Oklahoma, Missouri en Utah, dat eigenlijk twee wetsvoorstellen heeft, die het gebruik van drones zouden beperken. Dus hebben we besloten om...
Understanding the Do’s and Don’ts of Recreational Drone Flight As the popularity of drone flying continues to soar, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) re-introduces an essential tool for recreational drone flyers. Starting February 1, 2024, the FAA’s B4UFLY service is…
In a significant crackdown on illegal activities, three individuals were arrested in Jefferson County on December 29 for attempting to use a drone to transport Contraband into Washington State Prison. This incident, dubbed “Operation Flight Canceled,” underscores the growing challenges…
The American Security Drone Act of 2023 (ASDA), part of the National Defense Authorization Act, has ignited debate over the use of Chinese-made drones in America. The Act restricts these drones, citing cybersecurity concerns. However, industry voices like Vic Moss,…
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have five stories for you this week. The Autel Alpha has hit the FCC database, DJI FlyCart 30 is being released outside of China, we have a Kentucky bill that could limit…
Innovative Use of Drones in Law Enforcement In a remarkable demonstration of technology aiding law enforcement, Montgomery County Police successfully utilized a drone to apprehend two suspects involved in a theft at a Silver Spring grocery store. The incident, which…
Een zeldzame glimp van de majesteit van de zee Op 1 januari 2024 legde droneliefhebber David Cope verbluffende beelden vast van een jonge bultrug, geïdentificeerd als CRC-20899, nabij Point Defiance, Washington. Deze zeldzame visuele traktatie toont het majestueuze schepsel in zijn natuurlijke...
A New Horizon for Drone Regulations The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Industry is facing a transformative period following the signing of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by President Biden on December 22, 2023. This legislation, encompassing a wide…
Thermal Drone and K9 Collaboration in Suspect Apprehension The Washington County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee successfully apprehended a rape suspect, Jason Harmon, 42, of Kingsport, through the combined efforts of a thermal drone and K9 unit. The arrest, which occurred…
Een schaamteloze daad van onverantwoordelijkheid De FPV drone gemeenschap is in rep en roer na een zeer onverantwoordelijke daad van een Canadese drone piloot, Adrien Salv. Salv vloog onlangs met zijn FPV drone op de National Mall in Washington, D.C., waarbij hij een duikvlucht...
Growing Security Concerns Over U.S. Tech in DJI Drones A coalition of 15 Republican legislators has urged the Pentagon to deny export licenses for American components used in drones manufactured by DJI, the Chinese drone behemoth. This move, highlighted in…
Pentagon’s Strategic Shift: Building a Drone Army to Counter China In a significant move to counter China‘s market dominance in drones, the Pentagon is planning a massive procurement of “thousands” of low-cost U.S.-made drones within the next two years. This…
Goed, we staan op het punt om te gaan zitten met Adam Welsh, hoofd van DJI's wereldwijde beleid, om zijn mening te horen over de drone-industrie, maar nog belangrijker, om DJI te bespreken en waar ze naar toe gaan als bedrijf in...
Bij een recent incident in Great Smoky Mountains National Park gebruikte een man schaamteloos een drone om een zwarte beer uit een boom te jagen. Deze actie overtrad niet één, maar twee wetten, aangezien drones en andere onbemande vliegtuigen...
Are Concerns Over Autel Robotics Drones Just Another Echo of Ongoing Suspicions? Remember when Shenzhen DJI Sciences and Technologies Ltd., aka DJI, dominated headlines as a supposed “threat”? They’ve been a fixture in every electronics store, representing the People’s Republic…
In a fresh move to bolster aviation leadership, President Joe Biden has put forward Michael Whitaker as his choice to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This announcement came on Thursday, directly from the White House. Whitaker’s Aviation Background No…
Grand Rapids, Michigan is gearing up to introduce Police Drones this September. On Tuesday morning, August 22, the City Commission’s fiscal committee unanimously gave the nod for an approximately $100,000 purchase, accounting for eight DJI drones for law enforcement purposes.…
Washington state Firefighters are at their wits’ end. Drones, flown by curious onlookers, are hovering over wildfires, making their challenging job even more difficult. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expressed its frustration with the public through a…
In a recent brush with danger, a helicopter battling the Barth Fire in Caldwell County came perilously close to a drone. This alarming near-miss prompted an urgent plea from the Texas A&M Forest Service. On Tuesday, officials revealed that while…
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