"This is an active investigation that Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection are assisting with," State Police said.

Aevex and rivals are benefiting as the U.S. military ramps up spending to compete with battle-tested drone technology emerging from Ukraine.

DJI is one of the leading manufacturers of drones for aerial photography and videography. As social media continues to grow, beginners and content creators are seeking lightweight, easy-to-use devices for short-form video.

LAPD officials say drones were deployed more than 3,000 times last year. While critics worry about how the drones will be used, especially when equipped with AI technology, advocates argue they are more cost-effective than police helicopters.

The Pentagon seeks roughly $55 billion for drone and autonomous warfare programs in its fiscal year 2027 budget, a dramatic surge from $225 million.

China’s new clampdown on drone sales and even the storage of drone components within the capital of Beijing stands out in a country that effectively built the global market for affordable commercial drones.

Fifteen agricultural drones that were stolen last month in New Jersey were recovered on Monday, the New Jersey State Police said. The March 24 theft at CAC International, a logistics and shipping company located in Harrison,

Federal authorities recovered 15 stolen industrial drones capable of dispersing liquid chemicals, but a former DHS official says key questions remain.