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By MATTHEW WEISSMAN As Memorial Day Weekend marked the unofficial start of summer, New York State is expanding its use of drone technology to monitor for Sharks along Long Island's beaches. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that State Parks will increase its fleet to 46 drones and have up to 67 certified drone operators by July. The drones will be used by lifeguards, Park Police, and other park staff to monitor the water for sharks and other marine activity that could cause iss

By MATTHEW WEISSMAN This summer, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment is introducing nighttime drone shows at all three of its U.S. parks for the first time. SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, and SeaWorld San Antonio will use hundreds of synchronized drones to create images of marine animals and ocean scenes in the sky. The new shows are designed to provide guests with a more innovative and environmentally friendly experience than fireworks. In San Diego, the drone show will re

BY MATTHEW WEISSMAN San Mateo, CA based drone company Skydio recently announced a $3.5 billion investment in US based manufacturing. This plan is expected to create 2,000 jobs with Skydio alone, and even more in other US based positions. Skydio's investment comes as most drones in the US come from Chinese companies and parts, and the federal government has tried to put a stop to that. Skydio supplies drones to every branch of the military and 29 allied nations as well. Also,

By MATTHEW WEISSMAN The FAA just announced a new program aimed at speeding up how certain drone violations are handled. This comes as drone activity continues to increase across the country. The Drone Expedited and Targeted Enforcement Response (DETER) program, is the initiative designed to resolve minor violations faster, while still putting safety first. It supports a larger push for enforcement of drone laws, especially as concerns about safety and security continue to inc