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Danish Municipalities Fly 223 DJI Drones Despite U.S. Security Blacklist
In a striking revelation from Danish television network TV 2, at least 71 municipalities across Denmark are operating a fleet of 223 drones manufactured by Chinese firm Da Jiang Innovations (DJI), a company blacklisted by U.S. authorities over national security…
Spain Bolsters Defense with $18.7 Million Skydio X10D Drone Contract
Spain’s Armed Forces are set to enhance their military capabilities with a fleet of Skydio X10D drones, acquired through an €18 million (approximately $18.7 million USD) contract with U.S.-based Skydio, a leader in autonomous drone technology. As reported in Skydio’s…
Boeing Moves to Sell Insitu Drone Unit as Part of Strategic Overhaul
Boeing has put its Insitu drone subsidiary on the market, signaling a significant shift in its business strategy as the aerospace giant seeks to divest non-core assets and refocus on its primary commercial and defense operations. The move, first reported…
Ohio Activists Rally Against Anduril’s $900 Million Drone Factory
On Sunday over two dozen demonstrators gathered outside the Ohio Air National Guard Base at Rickenbacker International Airport to protest Anduril Industries’ planned drone factory in Central Ohio. The demonstration, reported by The Columbus Dispatch, marks an early public backlash…
DEFENSE Act Gains Sports Industry Backing to Combat Drone Threats at Stadiums
A bipartisan bill introduced on February 20, 2025, by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is set to enhance drone security at major U.S. sporting events. Known as the Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment (DEFENSE)…
Thermal Imaging Drone Assists in Suspect Capture After Michigan Car Crash
In a compelling demonstration of drone technology’s growing role in public safety, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department successfully deployed a thermal imaging drone to apprehend a suspect who fled a car crash in Fife Lake Township, Michigan, on February…
North Dakota Senate Rejects Chinese Drone Replacement While Advancing BVLOS Network
The North Dakota Senate has voted to remove a $15 million drone replacement program from House Bill 1038 while preserving $11 million for expanding the state’s beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone network, according to KFYR reports and legislative…
Georgia to Ban Chinese Drones in Major Security Push
Georgia Lawmakers Push Drone Regulations, Targeting Chinese Manufacturers and Public Safety Georgia lawmakers are advancing comprehensive drone regulations through multiple bills, with bipartisan support focusing on national security and public safety concerns, according to state legislative documents. The measures would…
Draganfly Secures Rare FAA Waiver for Urban Drone Operations in Boston
Canadian drone manufacturer Draganfly received a waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing limited drone operations over people and moving vehicles in Boston. The company announced the approval through an official FAA filing and press release. The waiver provides specific…
Mexican Cartels Escalate Drone Warfare: Border Patrol Faces New UAV Threats
An internal Department of Homeland Security memo reveals that Mexican drug cartels have authorized the deployment of weaponized drones against U.S. Border Patrol agents and military personnel, marking a significant escalation in the sophistication of cartel drone operations. According to…
Civil Air Patrol to Conduct Rare Drone Flights in D.C.’s Restricted Airspace
The Civil Air Patrol is set to perform a series of drone calibration flights in Washington D.C.’s highly restricted airspace, marking an unusual occurrence in one of the nation’s most tightly controlled aerial zones. The flights, scheduled from January 13…
Autel Added to CMC List, NEW Matrice 4, DroneUp Contract Ended, DOD Expands LAANC
We have four stories for you this week: Autel and others added to the DoD CMC list, DJI releases the Matrice 4, Walmart ends their contract with DroneUp, and the DoD expands LAANC. Let’s get to it! Autel Added to…
