Category: California
Water Rescue Gets High-Tech Boost: Fire Authority Unveils Waterproof Drone
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) in California has added a new tool to its water rescue arsenal – a waterproof drone capable [more…]
Assaulted Drone Pilot, SkyeBrowse Update, PSA on Flying Near Wildfires, and DJI Mountain Bike
We have three stories for you this week: an assaulted drone pilot wins in court, Skydio releases a new update, and our yearly PSA about [more…]
Carnegie Mellon’s AI-Powered Firefighting Drones Set for 2025 Launch
Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute is developing cutting-edge autonomous drones to aid Firefighters in combating wildfires, with a potential market launch as early as 2025, [more…]
Drone Used in Terrifying Maui Carjacking Manhunt, Victims Claim
KHON2 reports that a California couple’s Hawaiian vacation turned into a nightmare when they were allegedly carjacked at gunpoint and pursued up Haleakalā volcano, with [more…]
Illegal Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts in Del Mar Heights Blaze
According to 7 San Diego, unauthorized drones severely hindered firefighting operations during a recent brush fire in Del Mar Heights, California. The incident highlights the [more…]
Palm Springs Police Deploy Drones to Catch Red Light Runners
The Palm Springs Police Department in California has launched a new initiative using drones to catch drivers who run red lights, marking a significant shift [more…]
Watsonville PD’s New Drone Unit Makes First Arrest, Enhancing Crime Prevention
KSBW reports that the Watsonville Police Department in California has successfully launched a drone program, marking a significant advancement in local law enforcement. The drone [more…]
Drone Deliveries Set to Take Flight in Mountain View
Silicon Valley’s Matternet is gearing up to launch a drone delivery pilot program in Mountain View, California, according to a recent report from Mercury News. [more…]
Police Drone Programs Take Flight Across the US, Raising Privacy Concerns
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) reports that “drone as first responder” (DFR) programs are rapidly gaining popularity among law enforcement agencies across the United States. [more…]
Manta Ray: US Military’s Submarine Drone Spotted on Google Maps
USA Today reports that an object resembling the U.S. military’s new submarine drone, known as the Manta Ray, has been seemingly spotted on Google Maps [more…]
