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An Atlanta man who flew a drone over Truist Park during the 2025 MLB All Star Game has been issued a $500 fine and six months probation. The FAA had issued a flight restriction over Truist Park during the game, and the man's drone was not registered, nor did he have a remote pilot certificate. This should serve as an example to discourage others from attempting similar situations, especially as the US prepares to host some of the 2026 World Cup matches. I discussed that in a

BY MATTHEW WEISSMAN Walmart is now expanding its drone delivery program to Atlanta, the company’s third city with drone delivery services. Walmart uses drones from Wing, owned by Google parent company Alphabet. The retail chain also plans to roll out the delivery service to Charlotte, Houston, Tampa, and Orlando soon. These drone deliveries can arrive as soon as 30 minutes after an order is placed, and can travel up to 60mph. You can check if drone delivery is available where

Drone delivery company Zipline is expanding its services to Africa to help deliver blood and medicines to those in need. The State Department has said it will provide up to $150 million to help Zipline’s expansion. Zipline has completed over 1.8 million drone deliveries since 2016 and has provided reliable delivery of medical supplies. Zipline has partnered with companies like Walmart, Panera, and Chipotle for drone delivery services. I think this expansion is amazing and a g

BY MATTHEW WEISSMAN The Florida Department of Education announced on Monday that they are piloting a program in three counties that uses drones to improve safety in schools. The goal of the Guardian Angel Drone pilot program, part of Florida’s $1.3 billion investment in campus security, is to provide law enforcement with real-time audio and visual footage, while also being able to distract the perpetrator during potential threats. If the pilot program proves to be successful,