thepilot.com — Around 30,000 North Carolinians now own and operate drones for personal and recreational use. As this number grows, the N.C. Department of Transportation is reminding drone pilots to follow safety precautions because drones can be dangerous to others if they are not operated properly.

bbc.com — An investigation found safety had been "much reduced" during the incident near Southend.

latimes.com — With drones expected to be completely autonomous in a few years, the priorities for designers of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) should be safety and preventing job losses, Mexican Robotics Federation president Marco Morales told EFE.

wvnews.com — A new purchase will help keep Pricetown Volunteer Fire Department firefighters safe during emergency calls as soon as this summer.

golocalprov.com — An investigation by GoLocalProv that included drone footage shot of the exterior of the vacant Superman building raises questions about the state of Rhode Island’s tallest building. The footage shows hundreds of cracks, crevices, and chippings.

dronedj.com — Man flies unmodified DJI Mavic 2 Pro for more than 22 miles over a busy road in Florida. Longest flight? Maybe, but not the safest flight!

thedickinsonpress.com — The University of North Dakota achieved a “major industry milestone” on Dec. 21 with first-ever test flights that will open up the skies for broader commercial use of drones, the university said. UND and research partners from Harris Corp. and the Northern Plains Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site …

stockhead.com.au — Regulators are still grappling with how to support commercial drone use while ensuring public and civil safety are first and foremost, with the FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) leading the way.