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Portland Council Reopens Police Drone Debate
As Spectrum Local News reports, the Portland City Council is preparing to revisit a drone proposal that it rejected only a few weeks ago. The vote takes place tonight, and it will decide whether the Portland Police Department can move…
Heven AeroTech becomes Israel’s first defense tech unicorn
Heven AeroTech has reached a new milestone in the global drone industry. The Israeli founded and US based drone company is now valued at more than one billion dollars, as reported by The Jerusalem Post. The new valuation follows a…
RCMP’s $30 Million Drone Dilemma Exposes North America’s Chinese Drone Dependency
We’ve covered the Chinese drone dilemma facing U.S. police departments for years, but now Canada’s national police force just exposed the same uncomfortable truth: security concerns are easy to voice, but the bill to address them is another matter entirely.…
Drone Mystery in New Jersey Still Not Solved
More than a year has passed since a series of drone sightings over New Jersey created one of the strangest aviation stories in recent memory. The events started on November 13, 2024, when a large drone appeared inside the restricted…
Pilot Institute Cyber Monday Extended: Last Chance at 50% Off Part 107 Courses
Pilot Institute just extended its biggest sale of the year through Cyber Monday (and Tuesday), and we’ve confirmed the deals are still live. If you missed Black Friday, this is your final shot at up to 50% off courses that…
Contraband is entering Georgia prisons from Drones again
Contraband delivery by drone has surged recently inside Georgia’s prison system, as reported by The Georgia Recorder. Previously, a months-long investigation that led to 150 arrests had driven drone activity down. In December, only 15 drone incidents had been reported.…
DJI Ban Fact-Check: Industry Veteran Debunks Viral Myths Ahead of December 23 Deadline
Your DJI drone won’t stop flying on December 23. That’s the core message on the DJI Ban from Vic Moss, President of the Drone Service Providers Alliance, in a new fact-check video aimed at combating the fear and misinformation spreading…
Black Friday Beginner Drone Blowout: Up To 30% Off DJI Flip, Mini 4K, Mini 3, Neo And Skyrover Sub-250g Camera Drones
Black Friday has delivered massive discounts on beginner-friendly camera drones, with DJI Flip, Mini 4K, Mini 3, Neo and Skyrover models seeing price cuts between 20-30% across the board. These sub-250 gram drones require no FAA registration for recreational pilots,…
MatrixSpace Wins Army Award for Portable AI Counter UAS Tech
MatrixSpace has come out on top in the active sensor category of the US Army xTechCounter Strike competition, as SSB Crack reports. This win highlights the company’s push to build portable and smart counter UAS tools that soldiers can use…
UK Councils Deploy Growing Drone Fleets to Watch Residents
More than 60 councils across the United Kingdom now have trained drone pilots on staff. An additional dozen authorities have contacted the Civil Aviation Authority for guidance as they explore their own drone programs. As reported by GB News, CAA…
Rafael’s HPM Microwave Weapons Aim To Stop Drone Swarms
High power microwave weapons are becoming a major focus in modern defense, as reported by Baong Heang. These systems use strong electromagnetic pulses to shut down drones in the air. They do not rely on direct hits. They simply overload…
Chinese Businessman Takes 5% Stake in Sanctioned Russian Drone Maker, Then Russia Deletes the Evidence
A Chinese drone parts supplier has taken an ownership stake in one of Russia’s most important military drone manufacturers, according to a bombshell Financial Times investigation published today. The revelation marks the first documented case of direct Chinese equity investment…