Category: Police
Federal Air Marshals Pioneer Drone Training with Skydio X10 to Bolster Airport Security
In a groundbreaking move for aviation security, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has certified 18 Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) as drone pilots, completing their [more…]
Small Drone Aids Tactical Response in Phoenix Shooting
On February 22, 2025, Phoenix Police deployed a small drone during a tactical response to a shooting near 19th Avenue and Glendale Avenue, where a [more…]
Drone Hits Hilton Midtown: Safety Risks Rise in NYC
A hotel guest’s drone crashed into the New York Hilton Midtown early Friday, February 21, 2025, scattering debris across Sixth Avenue and prompting a temporary [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…]
Police Drone’s Thermal Camera and Spotlight Guide Night Rescue of Man from Icy Brook
The Ossining Police Department successfully rescued a man who had fallen into an icy brook during a late-night emergency response on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, [more…]
Arizona Proposes Law Enabling Police to Take Down Drug-Trafficking Drones Near Mexican Border
A new piece of legislation in Arizona could grant local law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable drones suspected of drug trafficking within 30 [more…]
Drone Crashes at Mine, GA Bill to Ban Drones, ND Rejects Drone Ban, & New DJI Products
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have five stories for you this week: a drone crash into a uranium mine, a Georgia bill [more…]
Drone Etiquette Guide: 7 Essential Rules for Responsible Pilots
The Drone Etiquette Guide includes these 7 essential rules for responsible drone pilots: Privacy of the others Wildlife protection The regulations are there for a [more…]
DJI Matrice 30T Enhances Washington Township Police Emergency Response
Washington Township Police Department, Ohio has acquired a DJI Matrice 30T drone for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations, with funding of $17,000 provided primarily through [more…]
Culver City Drone Operator to Plead Guilty in Landmark Super Scooper Collision Case
In a precedent-setting case highlighting the serious consequences of unauthorized drone operations during emergency response situations, a Culver City resident is scheduled to plead guilty [more…]
