Category: Police
How Drones Played a Key Role in Capturing a Minnesota Manhunt Suspect
Drones proved instrumental in a high-stakes manhunt in Minnesota, helping law enforcement capture a suspect after a two-day search involving over 100 officers. The New [more…]
NYPD Deploys Skydio Drone to Monitor No Kings Protests on Fifth Avenue
On June 14, 2025, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) utilized a Skydio X10 drone to oversee crowds during the No Kings protests along [more…]
Silicon Valley Billionaires Fund Police Drones, Push to Ban Chinese Giant DJI
Silicon Valley investors are reshaping the U.S. drone landscape, funding Police fleets with American-made drones while lobbying to ban Chinese manufacturer DJI, which dominates 90% [more…]
Santa Fe Police Seek 2025 Drone Program Expansion Amid Privacy Debates
As of June 2025, the Santa Fe Police Department is preparing to request City Council approval for a $500,000 upgrade to its drone program, aiming [more…]
Oregon’s Senate Bill 238A Sparks Privacy Concerns Over Drone Surveillance
In Oregon, Senate Bill 238A, currently under Review, is stirring controversy by proposing to ease restrictions on law enforcement drone use, potentially reducing court oversight [more…]
New Life-Saving Drones Take Flight Over Ocean City Beaches
Ocean City has introduced a groundbreaking addition to its public safety arsenal with the deployment of advanced life-saving drones equipped with inflatable rescue tubes. These [more…]
SFPD Expands Drone Program with $9.4M Donation to Boost Citywide Surveillance
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) has received a significant $9.4 million donation to expand its drone program, a move aimed at enhancing citywide surveillance [more…]
Drone Smuggling Bust in South Carolina Exposes Prison Contraband Risks
On June 2, 2025, a routine traffic stop in Bennettsville, South Carolina, uncovered a sophisticated drone smuggling operation targeting Evans Correctional Institution, revealing the growing [more…]
Hong Kong Police Expand Drone Patrols: A New Era for Law Enforcement
The Hong Kong Police Force has launched an expanded drone patrol program, targeting both rural borders and urban centers to boost crime detection. Reported by [more…]
DJI Drones in Harry Potter? UK Village Privacy Invasion Revealed
DJI Drones in Castle Combe? Well, in this Cotswolds’ postcard-perfect village, that looks like it’s been plucked straight from Hogsmeade, with its honey-colored cottages and [more…]
