Category: Texas
Amazon Selected for UK Drone Delivery Trial Beyond Visual Line of Sight
Amazon has been chosen as one of six organizations to participate in a groundbreaking drone trial in the UK, allowing for beyond visual line of [more…]
Austin Fire Department Deploys Drone to Locate Lost Hiker in Zilker Park
The Austin Fire Department (AFD) has launched a drone operation to assist in the search for a lost individual near Zilker Park. The missing person, [more…]
Michigan Invests $6 Million in Advanced Aerial Mobility Projects
Michigan is taking a significant step towards becoming a leader in drone and unpiloted aircraft technology. The state has announced a $6 million investment in [more…]
Drone Technology Aids in Locating Missing Person in Texas
In a remarkable display of Drone Technology, the Sherman Police Department deployed its drone team early Sunday morning to assist Grayson County deputies in locating [more…]
Man Arrested for Flying Over SpaceX, 2 New Drone Rumors, & Drone Spying at the Olympics
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. You may notice Greg is absent. I’m Ben. I usually edit these news updates for you every Friday, [more…]
Man Arrested for Flying Drone Over SpaceX Facility in Texas
A 32-year-old man was recently arrested for operating a drone over SpaceX’s launch facility in Cameron County, Texas. The Drone Incident, reported by Valley Central, [more…]
Remote ID Poses a Danger to Legal Drone Operations, Say Pilots
In a recent Reddit post, a Texas-based agricultural drone operator shared a harrowing experience highlighting the potential dangers of the FAA’s Remote ID for drones. [more…]
Amazon Prime Air Seeks to Expand Drone Delivery Operations in College Station
According to a recent report by KBTX News, Amazon Prime Air is looking to significantly expand its drone delivery operations in College Station, Texas. The [more…]
Illegal Drone Grounds Firefighting Aircraft in 500-Acre Oregon Wildfire Battle
An unauthorized drone flight has forced the suspension of aerial firefighting efforts against the Upper Applegate Fire in Jackson County, Oregon, report KTVZ. The incident [more…]
Texas Man Charged for Flying Drone Near Rangers Playoff Game
Complaint Alleges Illegal Drone Flight During ALCS Game 4 A Texas man, Jason Carvell Banner, has been charged for flying an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) [more…]
