Category: Florida
US Cities Race to Launch Air Taxi Networks Before 2026 World Cup
Major US cities are gearing up for the integration of air taxis and advanced Drone Technology into their urban landscapes, with Los Angeles leading the [more…]
Tallahassee PD Forced to Switch to Pricier, Less Capable US Drones After $75K Grant
Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) is making a mandated switch to American-made drones, backed by a $75,000 grant from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, despite [more…]
Drone News: GAO Report, Officials Say Stop Using DJI, Axon Acquires Dedrone, & Record Drone Show
We have four stories this week: GAO report on foreign-made drones Officials telling Fairfax County to stop using DJI Axon acquires D-Drone New record drone [more…]
Farmers Turn Agricultural Drones into Lifelines in Hurricane Helene Aftermath
In an extraordinary display of community spirit and technological ingenuity, farmers in western North Carolina have emerged as unexpected heroes in the wake of Hurricane [more…]
Skydio Under Fire: Industry Experts Slam US Drone Maker’s Tactics
The US Drone Industry is in turmoil as professionals criticize Skydio‘s marketing and lobbying efforts. The controversy, unfolding on LinkedIn, centers on accusations that Skydio [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…]
Russian National Arrested for Smuggling Drone Tech to Russia
A Russian national living in Sarasota, Florida, was arrested on Monday for smuggling, money laundering, and illegally exporting technology that could be used in drone [more…]
US House Votes to Ban New DJI Drones Amid China Concerns
US House Bans New DJI Drones: A Closer Look The US House of Representatives has just approved the Countering CCP Drones Act (H.R. 2864), a [more…]
Drone Ban Update, Anzu Investigation, $300K FAA Fines, Best Buy DJI Neo Leaks
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update We have five stories for you this week. Yes, this is going to be a bit of a [more…]
Lawmakers Target DJI’s Alleged US Drone Loophole Through Anzu Robotics
U.S. lawmakers are sounding the alarm over what they perceive as a potential security threat from Chinese drone manufacturer DJI. The company is accused of [more…]
