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The Bee Cave Police Department in Texas is gearing up to launch a pioneering drone program for emergency response. According to a recent Fox News report, the department demonstrated their new autonomous drone system, dubbed “AV8,” on Friday. Eye in…
IKEA is bringing its cutting-edge Drone Technology to the United States, with plans to deploy AI-upgraded inventory drones at its Perryville, Maryland distribution center. This move marks a significant expansion of IKEA’s automated stock-counting system, which has already been successfully…
A recent panel discussion at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City highlighted the growing debate over Police use of drones. The discussion, reported by Maryland Matters, focused on the benefits and concerns surrounding law enforcement agencies…
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program’s effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program’s Impact on Policing…
Montgomery County, Maryland, is set to double its pioneering drone first responder program in the coming months, according to The Washington Post. The program, which has already surpassed 1,000 flights, uses drones to respond to 911 calls within seconds, often…
USA Today reports that an object resembling the U.S. military’s new submarine drone, known as the Manta Ray, has been seemingly spotted on Google Maps at California‘s Port Hueneme naval base. This unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) is part of a…
Northrop Grumman’s Extra-Large Underwater Vehicle Undergoes Testing A large, animal-like uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) known as the Manta Ray has been spotted maneuvering off the California coast in new footage captured during testing. The emergence of advanced sea drones is…
In a harrowing home invasion in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, Mike Clark’s swift actions saved his partner’s life, while the deployment of a drone led to the capture of the suspect, Joshua Brewster, 31, of North East. The Incident…
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update This week, we have three exciting stories for you: a new DJI release, controversy involving AUVSI, and an update on the individual who flew a drone over an NFL game in Maryland. Let’s dive…
A High-Flying Hassle In a Drone Incident that briefly halted the AFC championship game, a Pennsylvania man’s drone flight over M&T Bank Stadium has culminated in a probation sentence and a fine. Matthew Hebert, the drone operator, found himself in…
A Game-Changer in Policing and Public Safety In a move that’s revolutionizing the way law enforcement operates, Montgomery County’s Police department has introduced a cutting-edge drone program. This initiative, reportedly praised during Governor Wes Moore’s recent visit, showcases an innovative…
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…
Innovative Policing Through Drone Technology Montgomery County, Maryland, is witnessing a revolution in its approach to emergency response, thanks to the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) pioneering “Drone as First Responder” program. Initially launched in Silver Spring last November, the…
A High-Flying Drone Hazard Interrupts Major Sporting Event In a startling drone incident that marred the excitement of the AFC Championship game on January 28 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, a Pennsylvania man has been charged with felony federal…
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…
Security Risks as Drones Invade NFL Airspace at M&T Bank Stadium In a startling breach of security, the airspace above M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore witnessed an unprecedented eight drone violations during November, disrupting the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL games. This…
The Unexpected Visitor The Cincinnati Bengals’ game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night encountered an unusual interruption in the second quarter. The cause? A drone hovering above the stadium, its blinking lights catching the attention of players and fans…
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,…
In an interesting twist, Maryland law enforcement uses drones produced by Chinese drone maker DJI, which is not just on a U.S. investment blacklist but has also been barred in four states. As frequent readers of DroneXL will undoubtedly know,…
The Baltimore Police Department (BPD) is opening its doors to community input on a proposed policy to employ police drone technology for crime scene management and tactical operations. In an announcement made Wednesday, BPD outlined their plan to leverage drones…
U.S. Authorities are deploying Chinese-Made drones in vast numbers, igniting Senator Marco Rubio’s ire. According to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documentation, state governments and local Police departments across the east coast of the U.S. are acquiring and operating…
A new Arkansas law, Act 525 of 2023, prohibits law enforcement agencies from purchasing small drones from “covered foreign entities,” such as DJI drones, starting in 2027. According to Act 525 of 2023, a “covered foreign entity” is defined as…
The US Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) successfully conducted groundbreaking drone delivery trials to transport supplies between ships and shore. The Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems program (PMA-263) worked with the US Navy to show how cargo…
Almost 48 hours after disappearing from her home, the missing woman from Elkton, Maryland was found safe late Sunday night after an extensive search that included drones with thermal cameras. 21-year-old Frances Diienno was last seen on surveillance footage as…
The University of Maryland team that used a drone to deliver a life-saving kidney received the Golden Hour Award from the Helicopter Association International. The organ was delivered to save the life of a 44-year-old nursing assistant, Trina Glipsy.
In Maryland, the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office puts DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drones to use during the Coronavirus outbreak. Calvert County Sheriff’s office is not new to the use of drones. Their drone program is not even one year old,…
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