Category: California
Chinese Drone Dominance Sparks Concern in US Congress
According to a recent report by The Washington Post, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is raising alarms about China’s growing dominance [more…]
Redmond Police Deploy Drones as First Responders, Enhancing 911 Response
The Redmond Police Department has implemented a cutting-edge Drone As A First Responder (DFR) pilot program, utilizing a DJI Matrice 3D drone in a box [more…]
Industry Experts Weigh In on Federal and State Drone Bans
In a recent discussion, Drone Industry experts Vic Moss and Greg Reverdiau shed light on the ongoing debate surrounding drone bans in the United States. [more…]
Massive Manta Ray Drone Glides Through California Waters
Northrop Grumman’s Extra-Large Underwater Vehicle Undergoes Testing A large, animal-like uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) known as the Manta Ray has been spotted maneuvering off the [more…]
Broward County Deploys Mosquito-Fighting Drone for Hard-to-Reach Areas
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 [more…]
Secretive Startup Tests AI Drones in Ukraine
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s Stealth Venture Accelerates Development In a clandestine operation, billionaire technologist Eric Schmidt has been testing Artificial Intelligence-guided drones through his [more…]
Alameda City Council Greenlights Controversial Police Drones and Natel Energy Expansion
Council Approves APD Drones Amid Heated Debate In a marathon meeting that stretched into the early morning hours, the Alameda City Council authorized the purchase [more…]
Sacramento Sheriff Seeks $160K in New Military Gear, Including Drones
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office presented its annual military equipment use report, requesting over $160,000 in new equipment for the upcoming fiscal year. The requested [more…]
NASA’s Groundbreaking Drone Project Set to Revolutionize Wildfire Fighting
In a significant development, researchers at NASA Ames Research Center are harnessing cutting-edge aviation technology to bolster the safety of Bay Area communities threatened by [more…]
Police Drone Footage Battle: Latino Newspaper Takes on Chula Vista
La Prensa Fights for Public Access to Drone Videos In a groundbreaking Legal battle, La Prensa, a Latino newspaper, has successfully challenged the City of [more…]