Missouri Governor Signs Drone Mitigation Bill
House Bill 2637 authorizes officers to counter threatening drones near infrastructure and large venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City.
>_ category
Law Enforcement Drones
Latest news on law enforcement drones, including police UAVs, surveillance tech, regulations, and public safety operations.
FBI Seizes Drones Near SoFi for World Cup TFR Violations
Counter Drone Enforcement Team cites operators and confiscates equipment breaching FAA restrictions around Inglewood stadium during June 12 match.
US Police Drone Networks Expand for Aerial Response
More than 1,500 agencies now operate drone programs, up from 559 in 2020, after FAA policy changes triggered nearly 600 new Drone as First Responder initiatives.
NDAA Empowers Local Police to Disable Drones at Events
The FY2026 defense bill grants trained state and local agencies authority to counter unauthorized drones at sports events, gatherings, and critical sites through 2028.
FBI Deploys Counter-Drone Teams for 2026 World Cup
More than sixty agencies completed FBI-led training at Redstone Arsenal as specialized officers prepare to detect and mitigate unauthorized drones across eleven U.S. host cities.
Colorado Springs Drone Tracks Fleeing Burglary Suspect
CSPD Real-Time Crime Center drone maintained continuous aerial surveillance on 22-year-old Carson Johnson after a 3:45 a.m. break-in on East Fountain Boulevard on May 31, 2026.
St. Louis Police Approve Citywide Drone Response Unit
The program will position six BRINC drones across three patrol areas to deliver live footage to officers within 70 seconds of 911 dispatches.
KCPD Deploys Drone and Counter-UAS System for World Cup
Kansas City Police Department integrates drone operations with counter-UAS technology from Airspace Link and DroneShield to secure the 2026 FIFA World Cup across multiple agencies.
Echodyne Axon Partnership Adds Radar to Public Safety Drones
Echodyne integrates MESA radar with Axon Air and Dedrone platforms in May 2026 to deliver low-altitude airspace awareness for rogue drone detection and DFR scaling.
Ornithopters Advance Stealth Drone Capabilities for Security
Dr. Onur Bilgen details smart materials and flapping-wing systems on the Drone Radio Show, highlighting defense and law enforcement applications.