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Oakland Sheriff Urges Congress for Local Drone Counterauthority Amid Rising Threats

On May 25, 2025, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard pressed U.S. lawmakers in Washington to grant state and local law enforcement the authority to counter [more…]

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Voltair, Self-Charging Drone Company, Takes $25,000 Grand Prize at University of Washington Competition

A start-up drone company focusing on assisting in preventing wildfires through AI-powered power line scans was the grand prize winner of one of the Pacific [more…]

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Ukraine and Russia Race to Advance Fiber-Optic Drone Technology in Kursk Conflict

In a pivotal shift for modern warfare, Ukraine and Russia are intensifying their use of fiber-optic drones in the ongoing conflict in Russia’s Kursk region, [more…]

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Oregon House Passes Strict Drone Interference Law, Escalating Penalties to Felony Status

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In a unanimous vote, the Oregon House has approved House Bill 3426, a measure that significantly strengthens penalties for drone operators who disrupt emergency response [more…]

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Secret Service Counter-Drone Tech Sparks Safety Concerns at Reagan National Airport

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On Monday, Democratic Representatives Rick Larsen and Bennie Thompson raised urgent questions about the U.S. Secret Service’s deployment of counter-drone technology near Ronald Reagan Washington [more…]

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Self-Charging Drones to Monitor Power Lines: University of Washington Students Win $15,000 Prize

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A team of University of Washington (UW) students has developed an innovative solution to enhance energy grid reliability using self-charging drones designed to monitor power [more…]

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NASA Advances Drone Safety with New Hazard Detection System

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NASA is stepping up drone safety by testing an advanced software designed to predict airborne hazards before they occur, potentially revolutionizing drone operations across industries. [more…]

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DJI Challenges US Security Agencies in NDAA Deadline Push

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Chinese drone maker DJI has formally requested five US national security agencies to evaluate its products ahead of a critical December 31, 2025 deadline established [more…]

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Dublin Police Launch Autonomous Drone First Responder Program with 90-Second Emergency Response Times

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The city of Dublin, Ohio is setting a new benchmark for emergency response with the deployment of four autonomous drones capable of reaching incidents within [more…]