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Skydio Secures $9 Million Contract to Deploy X10 Drones at Middle East Bases

Laura Bennett Apr 17, 2026 0

Skydio Secures $9 Million Contract with USAFCENT for Drone Systems Skydio, a drone manufacturer based in San Mateo, California, has been awarded a contract exceeding $9 million by U.S. Air Forces Central (USAFCENT), a component of U.S.…

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Colorado Springs Drones Respond to 61% of Emergency Calls as First Arrivals

Laura Bennett Apr 10, 2026 0

Colorado Springs Police Department Drones Achieve 61% First Response Rate The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has reported significant success with its drone program, revealing that drones stationed across the city are the first…

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FCC Invites Public Feedback on Drone Regulations as Oregon Seeks New Testing Locations

Laura Bennett Apr 10, 2026 0

Weekly UAS News Update This week's UAS news covers three significant developments: the absence of a replacement for DJI in the consumer drone market, the FCC's call for public comments on drone spectrum reforms, and Oregon's proposal for…

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Advocates for US Drone Manufacturing and Security Funding

Laura Bennett Apr 9, 2026 0

JPMorgan Chase CEO Calls for Increased US Drone Production Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase, emphasized the need for the United States to accelerate domestic drone production in his annual letter to…

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Drone Aids Police in Capturing Fleeing Driver in Beaverton Neighborhoods

Laura Bennett Apr 8, 2026 0

Drone Assists in Arrest of Hit-and-Run Suspect in Beaverton A hit-and-run suspect in Beaverton, Oregon, was apprehended with the assistance of a drone as part of Washington County's new Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The incident…

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The Verge Affirms: DJI Remains Unmatched as Drones Evolve for Military Use

Laura Bennett Apr 7, 2026 0

The Future of Consumer Drones in the U.S. Market The Verge recently published a report addressing the ongoing concerns in the American drone market, particularly in light of DJI's ban in the United States. Senior editor Sean Hollister…

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Skydio Secures FAA Approval for Single Pilot to Operate Four Drones, Engaging 12 Police Departments

Laura Bennett Mar 28, 2026 0

FAA Approves Multi-Drone Operations for Public Safety Agencies The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a streamlined waiver process for multi-drone operations, allowing a single remote pilot to operate up to four Skydio X10…

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NYPD Deploys Skydio Drones Over NYC Protest Crowds Amid Safety Concerns

Laura Bennett Mar 28, 2026 0

NYPD Deploys Skydio Drones Over Protest Crowds Without Parachutes The New York Police Department (NYPD) utilized at least six to nine Skydio X10 drones during the 'No Kings' protest march in Manhattan on October 18, 2025. Notably, none of…

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Lakewood Police Utilize Skydio X10 Drone to Capture Live Footage of Drug Transactions

Laura Bennett Mar 25, 2026 0

Lakewood Police Department Utilizes Drone Technology in Drug Operation A recent operation by the Lakewood Police Department led to five arrests after agents employed a Skydio X10 drone to monitor three separate hand-to-hand drug…

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Flying Lion Introduces DroneBooth for Efficient Drone Docking Solutions

Michael Thornton Mar 25, 2026 0

Flying Lion Introduces Portable Drone Docking System Flying Lion, Inc. has announced the launch of DroneBooth™, a portable enclosure designed to facilitate drone dock operations in areas lacking permanent infrastructure. The system was…

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