Category: Colorado
Real Estate Developer Faces $270,000 FAA Fine for Harassing Unhoused People with Drones
A Pueblo real estate developer is facing substantial fines from the Federal Aviation Administration for repeatedly using drones to harass unhoused individuals. Henry “Hank” Borunda, [more…]
Drone News: FAA $270k Fine, FBI Stop Drone Bombing, DJI Goggles N3
Welcome to Weekly UAS News! We have four drone stories for you this week: the FAA proposes a $270,000 fine, a man is arrested for [more…]
Drones Take Flight in US Election Security: A New Era of Aerial Surveillance
In a dramatic shift reported by The Wall Street Journal, U.S. election officials are deploying Drone Technology to enhance security for the upcoming November 5th [more…]
Drones Disrupt Wildfire Fighting Efforts Across the U.S.
So far this Wildfire season, aerial firefighting activities have faced the persistent nuisance of 21 “public drone incursions,” the National Interagency Fire Center reported. These [more…]
Wheat Ridge Police Department Takes to the Skies with Drone Technology
The Wheat Ridge Police Department in Colorado has recently joined the growing ranks of law enforcement agencies embracing Drone Technology. According to a report from [more…]
Drones Revolutionize Search and Rescue Operations with Advanced Technology
According to a recent article in Scientific American, drones are transforming Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, making them faster, safer, and more efficient. As Drone [more…]
DJI Ban Updates, Drone Stalker Arrested, Drones for Good, & Flite Fest 2024
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. We have five stories for you this week. First off, an update on the DJI Ban. Secondly, a [more…]
Drone Saves Life of Intoxicated Teen Lost in Pitch-Black Field
Lakewood Police Use Infrared Drone to Locate Unresponsive Boy Lakewood Police used a drone equipped with an infrared camera to rescue an intoxicated teen who [more…]
Drone Industry Expert John McBride Talks About The DJI Ban
Hi everyone, John McBride here. I wanted to come in and give my thoughts on this whole “DJI ban is coming” and provide a perspective [more…]
Space Foundation Discovery Center’s New Drone Zone Will Blow Your Mind
The Space Foundation Discovery Center (SFDC) in Colorado Springs is back and better than ever, thanks to a $3.5 million renovation. Starting June 1st, visitors [more…]