Category: Police
OriginalDobo Slams Skydio’s Controversial Marketing Mailer
DroneXL readers will be glad to see that our article about Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns was also picked up [more…]
New Helius Drone, Blue UAS Changes, Skydio Sends Tracker to Police, & SkyeBrowse Update
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update! We have four stories for you this week: a new drone release from Ascent AeroSystems, significant changes to [more…]
Skydio’s “Don’t F*ck with Skydio” Socks: A Defiant Message with a China Connection
At Skydio’s recent Elevate FY26 employee conference in New York, the U.S.-based drone startup handed out an unusual piece of company swag: Nike-branded socks emblazoned [more…]
Skydio’s Tracking Mailers to Police Spark Privacy and Security Concerns
Skydio, a prominent U.S. drone manufacturer known for its advocacy against Chinese-made drones due to alleged Data Security risks, is now under scrutiny for a [more…]
SFPD Drone Shot at in Outer Sunset: A Test for Police UAS Technology
On March 8, 2025, a tense standoff in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood put the SFPD’s drone program under scrutiny. A suspect allegedly fired at [more…]
Missouri SB 296 Sparks Debate Over Chinese Drones in Law Enforcement
A proposed Missouri law aiming to ban law enforcement from purchasing drones manufactured in China, such as DJI drones, has stirred controversy in the state [more…]
Newport Beach Greenlights $2M BRINC Drone Program to Revolutionize Police Response
On February 25, 2025, the Newport Beach City Council unanimously approved a five-year, $2,176,037.60 contract with BRINC Drones Inc. to launch an advanced drone program [more…]
FAA Waivers Unlock New Horizons for Public Safety Drones in Fort Wayne’s DFR Program
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort [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…]
Danish Municipalities Fly 223 DJI Drones Despite U.S. Security Blacklist
In a striking revelation from Danish television network TV 2, at least 71 municipalities across Denmark are operating a fleet of 223 drones manufactured by [more…]
