FAA Wants to Protect First Responders from Drone Bombs
Under a new ruling, law enforcement officers would be able to identify drones from afar.
FAA Declares the Super Bowl a 'No Drone Zone'
People who violate the temporary flight restriction will face jail time and hefty fines.
This Virginia County Tracks Missing Persons With a Drone
Project Lifesaver offered local law enforcement the air support it needed.
Surveying the Public in a City Being Used as Federal Drone Testing Site
Taking the temperature of San Diego residents before UberEats starts deploying delivery drones to the skies.
This Florida Fire and Rescue District Changed Its Outlook on Drones
The district started using drones for more than situational awareness and eventually ended up expanding the fleet.
Drones Can Fix Problems on the Ground
COMMENTARY | Expediting adoption will save lives—and possibly our failing national infrastructure.
Another Use for Drones: Investigating Car Wrecks
Law enforcement agencies are finding it is quicker and safer to do scene investigations with drones.
Senators Want to Double Funding for Putting Commercial Drones in the Air
A bipartisan amendment would double 2019 funding for FAA’s efforts to integrate drones into national airspace.
Federal Drone Committee Faces ‘Kitty Hawk Moment’
The body’s lone local government representative discusses filling the late San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee’s shoes and keeping pace with technology.
Drone-Sparked Fire Prompts Important Safety Questions
A recent incident in Oregon offers "a cautionary tale about dog ownership and fire danger this time of year."
Another Drone Intrusion Grounds Aircraft Fighting Western Wildfires
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Thinking About How to Manage L.A.’s Future Drone-Filled Skies
“When that airspace becomes more complicated, ‘just don’t hit anything’ isn’t going to be enough,” according to Seleta Reynolds, the general manager of the L.A. Department of Transportation.
Chicago City Hall Pushes State to OK Use of Public Safety Drones
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Philly’s sloppy accounting … high eviction rates in rural Minnesota … New Orleans short-term rental freeze … and Jersey City clears newspaper box “clutter.”
Drone Cops Take Flight in Los Angeles
The L.A. County Sheriff has deployed a quadcopter drone for rescue and reconnaissance. But will the public accept that these aerial officers come in peace?
Interior Department is Using Drones to Save People Trapped by Lava
They’ve also been faster and safer than putting boots on the ground, an agency official said.
This Florida County Will Use Drones for Mosquito Control
Lee County is one of 10 government entities participating in a federal drone pilot program, but will be the only one to deploy the technology for pest control.
10 State, Local and Tribal Agencies Selected for Drone Integration Pilot Program
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Microplastics in Great Lakes drinking water … Ohio governor's autonomous vehicle executive order ... FBI raids city hall and mayor’s home in Calif. desert town … and a Colo. mayor enters hospice.
Americans Say They’re Ready for Robots to Deliver the Mail
A survey conducted by the Postal Service inspector general polled citizens on how they would feel if a robot delivered the mail with—or instead of—a human.
Dozens of State DOTs Are Now Using or Testing Aerial Drones
A new survey finds that state transportation departments are using unmanned aircraft for gathering images of construction sites, surveying, bridge inspections and other tasks.
FAA Expands Instant-Approval Flight Plan Program for Drones
Once deployed, the system would authorize drone flights in minutes instead of months.
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