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Police Drones Assist Firefighting and Robbery Arrest in San Diego County
A police drone provided critical aerial support during a commercial fire in La Mesa while a second unit helped locate a theft suspect nearby, according to the El Cajon Police Department. The dual incidents on Monday demonstrated how the city’s…
Cleveland’s New Police Drones: Delays End as City Embraces Skydio X10 Technology
Cleveland police have officially launched their Skydio X10 drones after years of delay, following the approval of a long-awaited operational policy by the city’s Community Police Commission, reports cleveland.com. The August 10 deployment marked the department’s first authorized flights in…
Drones Fight Crime in Alabama Skies
Picture this: you’re chilling with a cold drink, when a drone zips overhead. But this ain’t your DJI Mavic 3 snapping sunset shots—it’s the Alabama police hunting down bad guys! In North Alabama, departments like Huntsville and Scottsboro are using…
Oceanside Police Launch Drone as First Responder Program to Cut Response Times
The Oceanside Police Department has officially launched a Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot program, aiming to slash response times from an average of five minutes down to just 60–90 seconds. The 13-month initiative, approved by the Oceanside City Council,…
Oak Brook Police Deploy Illinois’ First Fully Autonomous Drone as First Responder
Cutting-edge unmanned aircraft technology has arrived in suburban Chicago, with the Oak Brook Police Department becoming the first in Illinois to launch a fully autonomous drone as a first responder tool. According to a WLS report, the drone—developed by Flock…
Police Drones Nab Airbnb Burglars in Portland Sting
Drones aren’t just for epic aerial shots anymore, fellas. In Southeast Portland, the cops are using these high-flying gadgets to bust criminals, and they just proved it by catching two burglars in the act at an Airbnb. This isn’t your…
Ann Arbor’s Drone Policy Takes Flight: Balancing Innovation and Privacy
Buckle up, DroneXL readers, because Ann Arbor is about to set the skies straight with a new municipal drone policy! The City Council is poised to greenlight rules for how city officials can use Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), ensuring drones…
Syracuse Drone Program Ignites Fierce Debate on Privacy and Safety
Syracuse police’s autonomous drone rollout for every 911 call has ignited a firestorm, with 79% of locals voting no in fiery comments. Syracuse, New York’s proposed “Drone as First Responder” program has sparked unprecedented public opposition, with 67% of community…
Hong Kong Police Boost Drone Patrols for Enhanced Crime Detection and Efficiency
Hong Kong’s police force is advancing its use of drones in urban and border patrols, leading to quick detections and arrests in initial trials, as part of a broader “smart policing” strategy. This development highlights how drones are becoming integral…
DJI Calls for Evidence-Based Review as NDAA Deadline Threatens US Drone Access
Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 last December, setting a December 23, 2025, deadline for a national security agency to assess risks posed by Chinese-manufactured drones. With less than six months remaining, DJI has intensified…
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…
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…