Category: Skydio
Private Money Shapes Vegas Police Drone Program: Skydio’s $7.6M Deal Raises Questions
In a revealing investigation that pulls back the curtain on Police technology funding, TechCrunch exposed how venture capitalist Ben Horowitz orchestrated a major drone deployment [more…]
Stefanik as UN Ambassador: A New Chapter in US-China Drone Relations
In a significant diplomatic development, President-elect Donald Trump has offered Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY) the position of UN Ambassador, a move that could reshape the [more…]
Skydio Buys 114 Patent Assets From Go in Major Drone Industry Move
In a significant development for the Drone Industry, Skydio has acquired 114 US patent assets from action camera giant GoPro. The transaction, recorded by the [more…]
Weekly UAS News Update: Skydio, DJI vs DoD, Michigan Lawsuit, Goggles N3
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have four stories for you this week: Skydio sanctions by China, the Michigan Coalition of Drone Operators versus [more…]
NYPD Expands Drone Program: Police Cars to Carry Emergency Response Drones
The New York Police Department is advancing its Drone as First Responder program into its third phase, announcing plans to equip police vehicles with drones [more…]
US Drone Maker Skydio Faces Critical Supply Chain Crisis After Chinese Sanctions
Skydio, America’s largest drone manufacturer and a vital supplier to Ukraine‘s military, is grappling with an unprecedented supply chain crisis after Beijing imposed sweeping sanctions, [more…]
SFPD Drones Beat Police to Crime Scenes, Raising Both Praise and Privacy Concerns
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is showcasing impressive results from their drone program, with aerial units often arriving at crime scenes before ground officers, [more…]
Flock Safety’s $300M+ Acquisition of Aerodome Signals Major Shift in Police Drone Technology
In a groundbreaking development for public safety technology, surveillance company Flock Safety has acquired autonomous drone startup Aerodome in a deal exceeding $300 million, according [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…]
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…]
