The Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA) has issued a strong rebuttal to the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) following an opinion piece by AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins, published on DroneLife on February 24, 2025. In a…
On March 3, 2025, the Drone Industry lost a giant. Romeo Durscher, a Swiss-born pioneer who helped transform drones into life-saving tools for public safety and humanitarian good, passed away after a months-long battle with cancer. It is hard to…
On February 24, 2025, San Bernardino County Fire (SBCoFD) crews leveraged Drone Technology to rescue a 15-year-old boy trapped in a rock crevice for over six hours in Rimrock, California. The operation, detailed in an official statement on X by…
In a precedent-setting case highlighting the serious consequences of unauthorized drone operations during emergency response situations, a Culver City resident is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday to federal charges after his drone collided with and damaged a firefighting aircraft during…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state…
A 56-year-old Culver City resident has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after his drone struck and damaged a firefighting aircraft during the recent Palisades Fire. The incident resulted in temporary grounding of critical firefighting operations and substantial damage…
Dronetag has introduced RIDER, a pocket-sized Remote ID receiver designed to detect and monitor drone activity in response to growing airspace safety challenges. The device aims to address gaps in drone detection capabilities, particularly for public safety agencies and professional…
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip vlog drone, a drone that hit an airplane, a New York man’s arrest (you’ll find out why), and lastly, a bill…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has escalated its investigation into a serious Drone Incident that occurred during firefighting operations at the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, with agents now canvassing high-profile neighborhoods for evidence. The collision between an unauthorized…
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has arrested two individuals for flying unauthorized drones in areas affected by the Eaton Fire, according to Captain Jabari Williams, reports Deadline. The arrests mark a significant enforcement action as authorities crack down on drone…
A firefighting super scooper airplane suffered substantial damage after colliding with an unauthorized DJI Mini drone during critical operations over the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, highlighting the escalating challenges of airspace management during emergency response operations. The incident, reported…
A Super Scooper firefighting aircraft sustained damage after colliding with a civilian drone while combating the Palisades Fire northwest of Los Angeles on Thursday, highlighting the growing dangers of unauthorized drone operations in emergency response zones. The Federal Aviation Administration…
A firefighting Super Scooper aircraft suffered wing damage after colliding with an unauthorized drone during critical operations over the Palisades fire in Los Angeles on Thursday, marking a serious escalation in drone interference with emergency response efforts. The incident forced…
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) demonstrated the life-saving potential of Drone Technology when deputies successfully located a missing 78-year-old man using a thermal-equipped unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in Malibu. The rescue operation, occurring on December 23, highlights the growing…
Major US cities are gearing up for the integration of air taxis and advanced Drone Technology into their urban landscapes, with Los Angeles leading the charge as it prepares to launch an Urban Air Mobility network by the 2026 FIFA…
Tesla dazzled attendees with a stunning Drone Light Show at its “We, Robot” event in Burbank, California on October 10, 2024. The aerial spectacle, which took place at Warner Brothers Studios, was part of the company’s grand unveiling of its…
La Prensa Fights for Public Access to Drone Videos In a groundbreaking Legal battle, La Prensa, a Latino newspaper, has successfully challenged the City of Chula Vista’s attempt to withhold police drone footage from public scrutiny. The California Supreme Court’s…
The Noblesville Fire Department (NFD) in Indiana has reportedly announced the addition of a cutting-edge drone to its fleet, set to revolutionize emergency response capabilities. The drone, equipped with advanced features and adaptable tools, promises to provide Firefighters and First…
1,000 Drones to Create a Spectacular Display Sky Elements Drones announced a massive drone show at Dodger Stadium, featuring 1,000 drones lighting up the sky after the Dodgers vs. Rockies game. This impressive display promises to create a memorable experience…
Drone Revolution in Emergency Response Hawthorne Police Department recently unveiled “Responder,” a drone built specifically for responding to 911 calls, reports the Los Angeles Times. This marks the first deployment of Brinc’s new technology, aimed at revolutionizing public safety by…
Дрони проти гелікоптерів: Нова норма в Лос-Анджелесі У Лос-Анджелесі поліцейські гелікоптери вже давно домінують у небі. Але зараз безпілотники стають кращим інструментом для служб швидкого реагування. Aerodome, стартап, що базується в Лос-Анджелесі, знаходиться на.
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…
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…
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…
Суперечка щодо заборони дронів DJI наближається У сфері адвокації та законодавства щодо безпілотників Міжнародна асоціація безпілотних транспортних систем (AUVSI) має величезний вплив, визначаючи траєкторію політики щодо безпілотників у Сполучених Штатах. Однак останнім часом...
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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