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DEFENSE Act Gains Sports Industry Backing to Combat Drone Threats at Stadiums
A bipartisan bill introduced on February 20, 2025, by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is set to enhance drone security at major U.S. sporting events. Known as the Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment (DEFENSE)…
Drone Hits Hilton Midtown: Safety Risks Rise in NYC
A hotel guest’s drone crashed into the New York Hilton Midtown early Friday, February 21, 2025, scattering debris across Sixth Avenue and prompting a temporary block closure—a drone incident that amplifies safety concerns in urban airspace, especially following DJI’s recent…
Philadelphia Drone Pilot Faces Historic FAA Enforcement
In a significant enforcement action, a Philadelphia drone operator has been permanently banned from flying drones in the United States following alleged violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The case, United States of America v. Michael DiCiurcio (Case No.…
Drone Pilot Loses Everything After Ignoring FAA – Philly Drone Life
Okay, so most of the time when you do something stupid, you learn from it and then move forward being wiser and less prone to repeat that stupidity, right? And then there are some people (Philly Drone Life) who may…
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) at…
Latvia Accelerates Counter-Drone Capabilities Following Riga Airport Security Breach
In a decisive response to recent drone incursions at Riga International Airport, Latvian Prime Minister Evika Siliņa has mandated a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s drone detection and countermeasure capabilities. The directive, issued following multiple airspace violations on January 13th,…
Moscow’s Air Defenses Intercept Multiple Drone Attacks, Affecting Airport Operations
Russian air defense systems intercepted multiple waves of drone attacks across several regions, including four separate locations around Moscow, highlighting the growing challenges of urban air defense against unmanned aerial systems. According to Reuters, the incidents led to temporary suspensions…
Understanding DJI Geo Zones and Drone Flight Restrictions
Geofencing is a three-dimensional area that can restrict a drone from operating in or out of certain areas. DJI implements these as “Geo zones” – built into all their drones. While they can be tricky to navigate, Geo zones serve…
Getting Instant Airspace Approval for Drone Flights Near Airports
Ever wonder if you’re allowed to fly your drone near an airport or how complicated the process actually is? Today, I’m going to show you the not-so-secret way to getting instant airspace approval – something every drone pilot should know…
DJI Removed Geofencing – A Good Move For Drone Operators?
So I’m a little behind on this topic as I went skiing last week, but in case you haven’t heard, DJI has removed all geofencing on all of their drones here in the United States, which has kind of been…
DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip, Drone Hits Plane, Forged Part 107, & New Bill for Drone Use
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip vlog drone, a drone that hit an airplane, a New York man’s arrest (you’ll find out why), and lastly, a bill…
Anduril to Build $1B Autonomous Systems Factory in Ohio, Creating 4,000 Jobs
Anduril Industries has announced plans to establish Arsenal-1, a groundbreaking hyperscale manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio, representing a nearly $1 billion investment in American defense manufacturing capabilities. The facility will focus on mass-producing autonomous systems and advanced defense technologies, creating…