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Drone Operator Faces Charges After Super Scooper Collision
A 56-year-old Culver City resident has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after his drone struck and damaged a firefighting aircraft during the recent Palisades Fire. The incident resulted in temporary grounding of critical firefighting operations and substantial damageโฆ
Dronetag Unveils Compact Remote ID Receiver Amid Rising Drone Safety Concerns
Dronetag has introduced RIDER, a pocket-sized Remote ID receiver designed to detect and monitor drone activity in response to growing airspace safety challenges. The device aims to address gaps in drone detection capabilities, particularly for public safety agencies and professionalโฆ
DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, Press Conference on NJ Drones, Drone Rescues Skier in CO
We have three stories for you this week: more DJI Mavic 4 leaks, we have a press release on the New Jersey drones, and then lastly the Colorado Police uses a drone to find a skier. Let’s get to it.โฆ
Ocean County Sheriff Seeks Local Drone Control Authority as FAA Jurisdiction Questions Persist
During a Wednesday agenda session of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy reportedly emphasized that local law enforcement agencies require tools to protect airspace above their communities. According to reporting from the Asbury Park Press, recentโฆ
NASA Tests New Portable Drone Management System for Wildfire Response
NASA has completed testing of a new drone airspace management system designed to enhance wildfire response operations. The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, in collaboration with AirSpace Integration (ASI), evaluated the Portable Airspace Management System (PAMS) atโฆ
ASTM Leaders Detail How Drone Standards Are Shaping Aviation’s Future
In a revealing episode of ASTM International’s “Taking to the Skies: Drone Standards” podcast recorded in January 2025, industry veterans Phil Kenul and Mark Blanks provided an extensive look at how drone standards are revolutionizing aviation and shaping future developments.โฆ
Hylio’s ARES Drone: 110-lb Farm Workhorse Takes Flight
Hylio has unveiled its most advanced agricultural drone system to date, the HYL-150 ARES, manufactured in Texas and designed specifically for heavy-use agricultural operators. The system introduces significant payload and coverage capabilities that could reshape how large-scale agricultural operations approachโฆ
Roark Aerospace Launches OTC Drone Detection Systems
Roark Aerospace, a counter-drone and drone services specialist operating in the UK and US, has announced two significant developments: the over-the-counter availability of its advanced drone detection systems and an expansion of its aerial mapping services across multiple cities. Advancedโฆ
Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Teams Up with Exertis Almo to Expand US Market Presence
Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement, announced today, aims to accelerate the availability of ACSL’s SOTEN drone system through Exertis Almo’s established commercial channels. The partnership comesโฆ
NATO Races to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones as Geopolitical Tensions Rise
NATO countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgencyโฆ
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s first such prosecution. The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event inโฆ
Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans
Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locationsโฆ
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