Category: Tennessee
Navy Invests $30M in University of Memphis for Advanced Drone Testing Facility
The University of Memphis has secured a substantial $30.38 million in funding from the U.S. Navy to develop a state-of-the-art facility for testing drones in [more…]
Drone Leads Rescue Team to Missing 93-Year-Old Woman in Tennessee Field
In a swift and successful rescue operation, a drone played a crucial role in locating a missing 93-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s disease in Sumner County, [more…]
Drone Technology Advances: From Policing to Warfare
Drone Technology is evolving rapidly, with major developments in policing, delivery, manufacturing, and warfare. According to a recent MIT Technology Review article, four key areas [more…]
Hamilton County’s Drone Team Gears Up for Expanded Operations with FAA Licensing
The Hamilton County Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team in Tennessee is taking steps to broaden its drone capabilities, according to Local 3 News. Team members [more…]
Industry Experts Weigh In on Federal and State Drone Bans
In a recent discussion, Drone Industry experts Vic Moss and Greg Reverdiau shed light on the ongoing debate surrounding drone bans in the United States. [more…]
An I Raptor Security Checks, NV Mosquito Busting Drone and SkyeBrowse
Welcome to weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you this week: Anzu Raptor passes security checks, a mosquito busting drone, and finally [more…]
Two Men Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Prison with Drone
In a brazen attempt to smuggle Contraband into a West Tennessee prison, two men were apprehended by the Bells Police Department on Wednesday night. The [more…]
Nashville’s Emergency Response Revolution: Drones Take to the Skies
In a groundbreaking move, Nashville’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) has launched a new drone program designed to enhance the city’s response to emergencies on [more…]
The Sky’s New Watch: Drones Become Essential in Law Enforcement
A Leap in Search and Rescue Technology In Roane County, Tennessee, the deployment of Drone Technology by the local Sheriff’s Office has marked a significant [more…]
The Troubled Launch of SMS Novel’s Drone Surveillance in Memphis
A Promising Start Turns Sour In late 2021, SMS Novel, a company branding itself as a “Christian-based film company,” announced ambitious plans to deploy drone [more…]
