Category: Michigan
Oakland Sheriff Urges Congress for Local Drone Counterauthority Amid Rising Threats
On May 25, 2025, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard pressed U.S. lawmakers in Washington to grant state and local law enforcement the authority to counter [more…]
Michigan Drone Delivery Project Lands Second State Grant of $950,000
A pioneering drone delivery project in northern Michigan has landed its second significant state funding infusion, cementing the Grand Traverse area’s status as a premier [more…]
NASA Awards Grants for Drone Innovations in Hurricane Relief and Air Traffic Cybersecurity
NASA has selected two university teams to develop drone technologies tackling real-world aviation challenges, focusing on hurricane relief and securing air traffic systems against cyber [more…]
Drone Used in Foiled ISIS Attack on U.S. Military Base Sparks Security Concerns
A 19-year-old former Michigan Army National Guard member, Ammar Abdulmajid-Mohamed Said, was arrested on May 13, 2025, for plotting a mass shooting at a U.S. [more…]
Kalamazoo Police Use Drone to Arrest Juvenile in Vehicle Break-In Spree
On May 7, 2025, Kalamazoo Police deployed a drone to apprehend a juvenile suspect linked to over 30 vehicle break-ins near Western Michigan University, showcasing [more…]
DJI Mavic 4 Release Date, Drone Used for Good, DJI Mini 5 Leak, Drone Smuggling Into Prison
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. First, DJI teases the Mavic 4 Pro with a release [more…]
Thermal Drone Saves 74-Year-Old Woman in Hours, Redefining Rescue in Michigan Woods
On April 6, 2025, a thermal-imaging drone located a 74-year-old woman lost for three days in the frigid, rain-soaked woods of Mason County, Michigan, cutting [more…]
DJI Air 3S Camera Drone Is Insane – It Is Still A BEAST 6 Months Later
The drone I’ve been exclusively using for the past six months is the DJI Air 3S. Since its release, I’ve reviewed a couple of others [more…]
Michigan Man Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Shooting Down Police Drone
On February 11, 2025, a DJI Air 3 Police drone operated by the Oscoda Township Police Department was allegedly shot down by a civilian during [more…]
Thermal Imaging Drone Assists in Suspect Capture After Michigan Car Crash
In a compelling demonstration of Drone Technology‘s growing role in public safety, the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Department successfully deployed a thermal imaging drone to [more…]
