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NYPD’s Drones as First Responders Initiative Is Game-Changer
Drones to Respond to 911 Calls in NYC The NYPD is set to deploy drones across five precincts to aid officers in responding to 911 calls. This initiative aims to enhance response times and reach areas that officers cannot access…
House GOP Demands DOJ Probe into Chinese DJI Drone Lobbying Activities
Lawmakers Target DJI for Alleged Propaganda Campaign House Republicans Elise Stefanik (R., N.Y.) and John Moolenaar (R., Mich.) are pushing for a DOJ investigation into an advocacy group they claim is a front for DJI, a Chinese military-linked drone company.…
Flying a Drone Near Arizona Wildfire? Think Again!
Wildcat Fire Rages On The Wildcat Fire, which started near Bartlett Lake in the Tonto National Forest on May 18, has burned over 14,000 acres. Currently, it’s 36% contained. Fire crews, engines, and helicopters are working tirelessly to control the…
Texas Attorney Defies FAA Drone Ban to Expose Environmental Disaster
Railroad Commission Files Complaint The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) has filed a complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) against Sarah Stogner, an oil and gas attorney and candidate for the 143rd district attorney. The complaint alleges that Stogner violated…
DJI Defends Its Drones Amid Homeland Security Hearing
The Debate Over Chinese-Made Drones On May 16, the U.S. House Homeland Security Committee held a hearing titled: “Unmanned Aerial Systems: An Examination of the Use of Drones in Emergency Response,” examining the use of drones in emergency response. The…
UDOT Tests Vertiports for Drone Delivery and Air Taxis in Utah
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and air taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University, UDOT has successfully launched the state’s first air taxi from a “vertiport.” What Is a Vertiport?…
Cape Coral Police Department Launches Drone Program
The Cape Coral Police Department (CCPD) has officially launched its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Program, aiming to enhance community safety with the use of drones, reports NBC2. These drones provide a quick aerial perspective in various situations, from missing person…
Drone Pilot Grounded: Court Rules License Needed for Aerial Mapping
Drone Mapping Business Halted by Licensing Laws In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial mapping services without a state surveyor’s license. This decision highlights the tension between innovative technology…
Senior Army Leader Skeptical of Lawmakers’ Drone Corps Proposal
Members of the House Armed Services Committee are pushing for the Army to establish a dedicated Drone Corps to manage unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-UAS programs. However, a senior Army leader has expressed concerns about this proposal. The Proposal…
Drone Flying Over People Just Got Easier
Flying drones over people has been a headache for many drone pilots due to strict FAA drone regulations. But, there’s some good news. The FAA is making it a bit easier to get approval for such operations, as Greg Reverdiau…
OOP MADE EASY! Anti-China Bill, FAA Reauthorization, Philly YouTuber, DJI H30
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update! We have six stories for you this week. We have the FAA Reauthorization Act, flying over people just got a lot easier (this is a cool one), Philly YouTuber’s troubles don’t end, a new…
Lawmakers Push DOD to Fast-Track AI Counter-Drone Tech
Lawmakers are urging the Department of Defense (DOD) to speed up the deployment of AI-driven counter-drone technologies. A new provision in the fiscal 2025 defense policy bill requires department leaders to outline their plans for advancing these capabilities, reports Defense…