California residents who lit illegal fireworks over the July 4 holiday may be in for a nasty surprise in the mail thanks to ...

The city of Riverside has issued dozens of citations for the use of illegal fireworks that were spotted by police drones ...

Over 70% of some 140 people who responded to The Times’ question: “Do you prefer fireworks or a drone show for the Fourth of ...

New drone video from Cañon City shows firework embers landing on the ground during the July 4 display that was eventually cut ...

In June, Milwaukee County opted to swap its long tradition of fireworks at Veterans Park for a drone show over McKinley Beach ...

As Oahu prepares for an expected explosive Fourth of July, law enforcement is rolling out new technology and counting on ...

VideoEvery Fourth of July there are stories about ill-advised things that people do while celebrating Independence Day. This year's story is probably going to be about drones and fireworks.

More drones can mean fewer traditional fireworks, even as the adrenaline-pumping “boom factor” of fireworks still dominates ...

When Salt Lake City switched from fireworks to drones in 2023 out of safety and environmental concerns, residents embraced the move, said Lynze Twede, the city’s manager of public lands events.

Fireworks are out, drones are in? Why a July 4th tradition is slowly evolving. The colorful explosions can harm our health, our environment, and our pets.

Drones take the bang out of the Fourth of July in communities ravaged by wildfires 02:03. Some cities across the U.S. are opting for drone shows instead of fireworks this year to celebrate the ...

Fireworks vs. drones: As options grow, cities search for balance of safety and spectacle Fast-growing drone shows are challenging traditional fireworks displays for big holiday events.