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Hawaiian Electric using drones as a wildfire safety tool on Maui

As part of its ongoing wildfire safety strategy, Hawaiian Electric will begin this month using unmanned aircrafts, or drones, for aerial inspections of its electrical infrastructure in identified wildfire risk areas throughout Maui. Inspections will continue through June 2026. 

Update/arrest made: Ongoing police investigation in Haʻikū accompanied by air, drone and K9 units

The Maui Police Department issued an update on Monday evening regarding an ongoing investigation in Haʻikū, but released little new information.

Drone Surveys Planned for Wildfire Mitigation on Maui

Drone, or unmanned aircraft system, surveys will be conducted in November and December in East Oʻahu, West Maui and Māʻalaea as part of the company’s wildfire mitigation planning.

Ask the Mayor: Can I Shoot Down a Drone Flying Over My Property?

Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the questions submitted to his staff. Submit your own questions about County of Maui programs, services, operations or policies to Mayor Alan Arakawa at AskTheMayor@mauicounty.gov, 270-7855 or mail them to 200 S. High Street, 9th Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793. Questions submitted will be considered for inclusion in the “Ask […]

Maui Teachers Workshop on Drone Design

Teachers will guide students in their own drone prototype design, 3D printing and building of a functional, remote-controlled UAV.

Ask the Mayor: Conflicting use of Ukumehame Waters, Drone Complaint

The mayor responds to a complaint about conflicting uses of Ukumehame waters by kayak and surf companies, and inquires about alleged drone use by commercial surf companies.