Category: Police
Police Drone’s Thermal Camera Leads to Swift Arrest of Fleeing Suspect
A thermal-equipped police drone proved crucial in capturing a fugitive in Waupun, Wisconsin, demonstrating the growing effectiveness of drone technology in law enforcement, according to [more…]
Lives at Stake: The Hidden Costs of U.S. Tariffs or Bans on DJI Drones
In recent years, DJI drones have become ubiquitous in the U.S., used by everyone from first responders and small businesses to hobbyists and farmers. The [more…]
GOP Slams Biden Admin for Delaying Crucial Drone Rule
Republican leaders on the House Transportation Committee have criticized the Biden administration for postponing a long-awaited drone regulation. This news comes from a POLITICO Pro [more…]
Drone Technology Takes Center Stage at IACP 2024 in Boston
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…]
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update
We have four stories for you this week: the DJI Air 3S finally released, jail time for flying over a Naval Shipyard, drones over a [more…]
Man Accused of Using Drone to Drop Explosives in Maine Town
A Woodland, Maine resident has been arrested for allegedly using a drone to drop explosive devices on targets in the small Aroostook County town. The [more…]
Chinese Grad Student Jailed for Drone Photography of US Naval Shipyard
A University of Minnesota agricultural engineering grad student from China has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally flying a drone over a [more…]
Whitehall Police Force Adds $49K Drone Amid Privacy Concerns
The city of Whitehall, Ohio, has approved the purchase of a $49,000 police drone, sparking debate over privacy and transparency. The decision, made on October [more…]
Murder Suspect Nabbed After Thermal Drone Chase in Chester County
A high-tech manhunt unfolded in Chester County, South Carolina, as law enforcement used a thermal-equipped drone to track down a murder suspect accused of killing [more…]
Pentagon Baffled by 17-Day Drone Swarm at US Military Base
A swarm of mysterious drones buzzed a US military base for over two weeks, leaving officials scrambling for answers. The incident, reported by the Wall [more…]
