Legal News and Updates


100% Tariff on Thermal Drones Begins September 3: What Operators Need to Know

On August 13, 2026, the White House announced significant new tariffs on imported drones and drone components. For public safety agencies, search and rescue teams, deer recovery operators, and other organizations that rely on thermal imaging drones, the impact could be substantial. Beginning September 3, 2026, imported drones equipped with thermal […]


Is it safe to buy a DJI drone?

“Are DJI drones banned?” “Is it safe to buy a DJI drone?” “Are other drones affected?” “What will happen to the drone I already have?” I get these questions often enough that I thought it worth writing about. In the last year we’ve seen press releases, news stories and statements […]


Wisconsin DNR releases new guidelines for deer recovery with drones

On September 14, 2023 the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources released new guidelines for the use of UAS (Unmanned Aerial System, A.K.A. drones) as it relates to hunting related activities. I was able to obtain a copy of the newly published guidelines which clarify the manner in which drones could […]