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Multiple drones were observed flying near the Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant in Minnesota on January 8, 2025, prompting responses from local law enforcement agencies but leaving questions about the operators’ identities and intentions unanswered. The incident involved four to…
Alabama‘s Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has launched a formal drone program that signals the growing maturation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) deployment across state transportation agencies. The initiative, which places dedicated personnel in charge of drone operations, represents a shift…
A University of Minnesota agricultural engineering grad student from China has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally flying a drone over a sensitive U.S. naval shipbuilding base in Virginia. The incident, reported by the Star Tribune, highlights…
A drone played a crucial role in locating two lost hikers in a remote area of Bear Head Lake State Park, Minnesota, on Saturday evening. The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office reported that the hikers, who were unfamiliar with the…
A swarm of mysterious drones buzzed a US military base for over two weeks, leaving officials scrambling for answers. The incident, reported by the Wall Street Journal, highlights growing concerns about drone incursions and the challenges of countering them on…
Altru Health System and iSight Drone Services have signed a research agreement to explore the use of drones for medical deliveries between Altru’s facilities. The partnership, reportedly announced on April 8, aims to leverage Drone Technology for transporting medical equipment…
Essential Safety Protocols for Drone Pilots Drones have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, raising concerns about privacy and property rights. As these unmanned aerial vehicles soar through the skies, some individuals have taken matters into their own hands, attempting…
Broward County, Florida, is stepping up its mosquito control game with some high-flying technology. The county is now using a drone to spray insecticide over vast parks, wetlands, and conservation areas that are tough to reach by traditional means, reports…
In a unique twist, Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, known for hosting the massive country music festival WE Fest, became the site of an extensive drone training event for area First Responders on Wednesday, June 5. According to InForum,…
In an unprecedented case, the US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards in Virginia. Wired reports that this marks the first known application of a World…
Drone Partnerships to Expand Healthcare Access Prescription delivery via drone is set to expand significantly with new partnerships involving Mayo Clinic and Memorial Hermann Health Systems. Zipline‘s autonomous delivery service will soon be available in Houston, Jacksonville, and Rochester, Minnesota.…
Quick Action and Drone Technology Lead to Safe Recovery A 12-year-old girl who threatened to run away from the Stowe Elementary School area in Duluth, Minnesota, was quickly located by Police using a drone on Wednesday. The Duluth Police Department…
Swift Police Response to Early Morning Violence In the quiet streets of Duluth, Minnesota, a violent altercation disrupted the early hours of Thursday morning. The Duluth Police were called to the 6700 block of Redruth Street at approximately 2:15 a.m.…
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A 31-year-old drone pilot from Minneapolis found himself in custody after he unlawfully operated a drone in close proximity to a State Patrol helicopter on Tuesday night. The event is now being closely scrutinized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).…
During a Senate Committee meeting in March, several first responders explained the problems with Blue sUAS, and Florida DMS Secretary Pedro Allende was accused of pimping for US-based dronemaker Skydio by Senator Jason Pizzo (D-FL). The Florida Senate Committee meeting…
In case you haven’t seen this video yet, be sure to check it out. This single-shot cinewhoop Drone Video is as the title indicates right up our alley. The video was shot inside the Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater in…
In a few weeks’ time, the city of Woodbury, MN will be presenting its plans during a City Council meeting to purchase a DJI M300 RTK as a police drone.
An older drone pilot who was looking for his unmanned aircraft somehow fell down a Mississippi River bluff in Minneapolis, MN. Luckily a teenager heard his shouts for help and came to the man’s rescue.
A police drone rescued a 60-year-old duck hunter who had been stranded and clung to his boat for hours in a Minnesota lake last Saturday. According to the Police, officials used a drone to find him in a lake roughly…
The St. Cloud Police used a drone and K9 to locate a man who is suspected of stealing a van. Waite Park officers learned of the stolen vehicle on August 3rd.
On Tuesday, a Major League Baseball game between the Twins and Pirates in Minneapolis was delayed for nine minutes when a DJI Mavic Pro flew over the Target Field. Correction: a previous version of this article said Mavic 2. The…
The public has been invited to share their thoughts on police drone use in Douglas County, Minnesota. The comment period is to take place on August 4th, during the County Board meeting.
A police drone looks for nude and topless sunbathers at Twin Cities beach in Minnesota. The Golden Valley Police Department used a drone to catch beachgoers breaking the law.
A man in Minnesota who shot down a drone is now hit with two felony charges. The drone pilot was flying his unmanned aircraft over a meat processing facility in the Southern Minnesota town of Butterfield when it was shot down.
Today the Drone Racing League and FanDuel announce their Fantasy Sports Partnership for a player-to-pilot esports tournament. Drone racing pilots from 75 Countries around the world entered the 2020 DRL SIM Tryouts, which live-streams tonight at 9 pm EST on…
The Minnesota Interagency Fire Center and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ask people not to use their drones near wildfires. In Minnesota, the months of April and May are typically the most active times for such fires, say experts.…
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