State Report Reveals Dramatic Increase in Drone Flights Despite Modest Budget Growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The state of Minnesota reported that the number of times police agencies in the state deployed drones without a warrant nearly quadrupled over the past four years, from 1,171 such missions in 2020 to 4,326 flights in 2023. According to data released … [Read more...] about Minnesota Police Drone Deployments Nearly Quadruple in Four Years, Proving Cost Effective
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AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity
The memorandum aims to integrate certified drone components into the Blue UAS Framework list. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the XPONENTIAL 2024 conference. The agreement sets a framework for drone component manufacturers holding Green UAS … [Read more...] about AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity
Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case
Major Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Georgia Prisons In a significant crackdown named Operation Skyhawk, authorities in Georgia have dismantled what is believed to be the largest smuggling operation within the state's correctional system. The operation has led to the arrest of 150 individuals, including eight prison employees, under accusations of smuggling drugs, weapons, and … [Read more...] about Operation Skyhawk: Drones Used in Georgia’s Largest Prison Smuggling Case
Wildlife Drones: Using Innovative Technology to Track Elusive Species
Company uses drone technology to track animals in the wild The third in a trilogy of articles on innovative drones for conservation. Explore the first article, on drones saving island ecosystems here: and the second, on drones for whale research, here. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Images courtesy Wildlife Drones. Dr. Debbie Saunders, an Australian wildlife … [Read more...] about Wildlife Drones: Using Innovative Technology to Track Elusive Species
DRONELIFE Exclusive: SkySafe CEO on Making Remote ID Work as Intended
SkySafe CEO: Making Remote ID work will take a group effort By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Ensuring that the FAA’s regulation requiring drones to have Remote ID works as intended will require a cooperative effort among drone manufacturers, airspace-management entities, drone operators and the FAA itself, the CEO of a drone-detection software company said. “I think … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive: SkySafe CEO on Making Remote ID Work as Intended