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Flying a Drone Near Arizona Wildfire? Think Again!
Wildcat Fire Rages On The Wildcat Fire, which started near Bartlett Lake in the Tonto National Forest on May 18, has burned over 14,000 acres. Currently, it’s 36% contained. Fire crews, engines, and helicopters are working tirelessly to control the…
UDOT Tests Vertiports for Drone Delivery and Air Taxis in Utah
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is leading the charge in drone delivery and air taxi innovation. With the help of Utah State University, UDOT has successfully launched the state’s first air taxi from a “vertiport.” What Is a Vertiport?…
Organ Transplant Agency in St. Louis Eyes Drones for Faster Blood Sample Transport
A St. Louis-based organ transplant agency is looking into using unmanned drones to transport blood samples and medical supplies faster and cheaper across the Midwest. Mid-America Transplant’s aim is reportedly to speed up the process of confirming organ donor eligibility…
Drone to Survey Snake River Levee in Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole residents recently witnessed a drone flight over the Snake River on Monday, May 20. This operation, conducted by Jackson Hole Fire/EMS and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, aimed to assess the levee between Moose and Zenith, near Jackson…
Drone Pilot Jailed After Near-Miss with Aircraft at Aberdeen Airport
A drone pilot in Aberdeen, in the United Kingdom, has reportedly been jailed for endangering aircraft by flying his drone dangerously close to planes and helicopters near Aberdeen International Airport. Scott Finnie’s reckless actions breached strict no-fly zone regulations, risking…
Axon Set to Acquire Dedrone, Boosting Drone Solutions for Public Safety
A Strategic Merger for Advanced Drone Security In a significant move within the public safety technology industry, Axon, known for its extensive work in law enforcement technology, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Dedrone, a leader in airspace security.…
Revolutionizing Drone Technology: The Endless Flight of the “Vampire Drone”
The Rise of the Autonomous, Forever-Flying Drone Engineers from the University of Southern Denmark have unveiled a groundbreaking “vampire drone” capable of flying indefinitely by harnessing electricity directly from power lines. This innovative drone, equipped with a unique docking mechanism,…
Reckless Drone Pilot Arrested for Endangering Passenger Plane in China
In late April 2024, a young man from Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, was reportedly arrested for illegally flying a modified DJI drone dangerously close to a passenger plane. The incident occurred above the G94 highway, where the drone pilot brazenly…
Philly Drone Life: A Sky-High Legal Battle Over Reckless Flying
The U.S. Government vs. Philly Drone Life The case of Michael DiCiurcio, a South Philadelphia drone enthusiast known as Philly Drone Life, has once again taken flight in the spotlight. Earlier this year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern…
International Drone Conference at Griffiss Paves the Way for Future Airspace Integration
Drones Take Center Stage at Griffiss International Airport At the start of June, Rome, New York will become a hotspot for drone enthusiasts and industry leaders as they gather at Griffiss International Airport to set new standards for uncrewed aircraft…
MightyFly Achieves FAA Flight Corridor Approval for Autonomous Cargo eVTOL Testing
Breaking New Ground in Autonomous Aerial Logistics MightyFly, a pioneering company in the autonomous cargo aircraft sector, has reached a significant milestone as the first large autonomous cargo eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) company to secure an FAA flight…
Drones Pose Challenges to Airport Safety and Security
Unauthorized drones near airports have become a significant concern for aviation safety and security. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits these flights due to the risks they pose to other aircraft and their potential to disrupt air traffic control. Local…