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SkySafe and Motorola Solutions Form Strategic Alliance to Combat Unauthorized Drone Threats

SkySafe, a leading provider of advanced drone detection technology, has announced a strategic alliance with Motorola Solutions, combining their drone intelligence capabilities with Motorola’s global security infrastructure. This partnership aims to strengthen airspace security for critical infrastructure, public venues, and emergency response operations across the nation. Integration Brings Advanc

Haye KestelooApr 9

Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau, NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy, and Army Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman appeared at a Senate hearing on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Kent Nishimura / Reuters.

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Secret Service and Navy Counter-Drone Tests Trigger False Collision Warnings at Reagan National Airport

Improper counter-drone testing conducted by the Secret Service and US Navy created false collision warnings for commercial aircraft approaching Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan National Airport on March 1, according to congressional testimony revealed on March 27. The incident raises serious safety concerns at the same airport where a fatal mid-air collision occurred between a commercial…

Haye KestelooMar 28

Skydio

Federal Air Marshals Pioneer Drone Training with Skydio X10 to Bolster Airport Security

In a groundbreaking move for aviation security, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has certified 18 Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) as drone pilots, completing their first training program to operate the advanced Skydio X10 small unmanned aerial system (sUAS). Reported initially by Zag Daily, this initiative, held over three days at the decommissioned Sam Boyd…

Haye KestelooFeb 24

"Drone Force Philly": Mayor Parker's Plan to Boost Public Safety with Police Drones

FAA

Philadelphia Drone Pilot Faces Historic FAA Enforcement

Philadelphia drone operator is permanently banned from flying drones following alleged violations of Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

Haye KestelooFeb 5

NASA

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 Monterey Bay Academy Airport in La Selva Beach, California during November 2024. Technical Inn

Haye KestelooJan 31

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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, sets a February 5th deadline for the Ministry of Transport to present enhanced security protocols…

Haye KestelooJan 28

Russia

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 at two major Moscow airports and resulted in infrastructure damage in surrounding regions. Widesprea

Haye KestelooJan 24

Aloft

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 ca these as "Geo zones" - built into all their drones. While they can be tricky to navigate, G

Greg ReverdiauJan 22

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