Category: Police
Police Use Drone To Lure Suspect With Beverage, Ending Bank Standoff
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD Proposed legislation threatens your ability to use drones for fun, work, and safety. The Drone Advocacy Alliance is fighting to ensure [more…]
Albuquerque Police Deploy Drones to Combat Bosque Fires with Advanced Thermal Imaging
In response to a series of fires in Albuquerque’s Bosque, the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) has launched a drone patrol program to enhance fire detection [more…]
California Police Deploy Drones to Stop Illegal E-Bike and Minibike Riders
California Police are using drones to track down riders of illegal e-bikes and non-street-Legal electric minibikes, transforming how cities address reckless micromobility. In Desert Hot [more…]
Ames Police Launches Drone Program To Strenghten Public Safety
The Ames Police department in Ames, Iowa, announced it has launched its drone program on the city’s Facebook post. “The program is designed to support [more…]
NYC Explores Net-Firing Drones to Neutralize Hostile UAVs in 2025
New York City is poised to bolster its airspace security with a cutting-edge drone defense system. The NYPD is in discussions with Maryland-based American Robotics [more…]
Drones to the Rescue: How a DJI Mavic 3 Saved a Lost Teen in a Massachusetts Swamp
Picture this: a 19-year-old guy, out for a stroll, ends up lost in a swampy, muddy mess for seven hours. No cellphone, no GPS, just [more…]
LAPD Expands Drone Use for Routine Emergency Calls in Pilot Program
On June 25, 2025, the Los Angeles Police Commission approved a new policy allowing the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to deploy drones for routine [more…]
Man Faces Federal Charges for Attempted Police Drone Destruction in Missouri
On June 24, 2025, a Republic, Missouri, man was indicted for attempting to destroy a Greene County Sheriff’s Office drone, highlighting growing concerns over drone [more…]
Cincinnati Police Deploy Expensive Skydio Drones to Enhance Public Safety by 2025
Cincinnati’s Police department has launched a drone program featuring expensive Skydio drones to strengthen public safety and tackle rising crime, aiming to cover 90% of [more…]
Sheriff’s Drone Program Bolsters Safety with Cost-Effective Chinese-made UAVs
In Carbon County, Utah, Sheriff Jeff Wood showcased the lifesaving impact of the county’s drone program during a recent commission meeting, detailing its role in [more…]
