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Airspace Breach by Drone Diverts Flight to Dominican Republic
Unexpected Diversion Due to Drone Intrusion A recent airspace invasion by a drone led to the rerouting of an Iberia flight, initially destined for Puerto Rico, to the Dominican Republic. This incident reportedly occurred over Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport…
Drone-Helicopter Collision in Florida Prompts Safety Concerns
A Close Call Above Daytona Beach In a startling incident over Daytona Beach, Florida, a commercial helicopter collided with a drone, narrowly averting a potential disaster. The drone incident, which reportedly took place around 2 p.m. on Saturday above the…
Rogue Drone Incident Raises Security Fears During King’s Coronation
Amateur Drone Pilot’s Actions Spark Concerns of Russian Sabotage Fears of a possible Russian sabotage attempt gripped central London on May 6, the day of the King’s coronation. According to The Times, an amateur drone pilot breached a no-fly zone…
NASA Achieves Breakthrough in Autonomous Drone Flight for Air Taxi Research
Pioneering Drone Tests Propel Advanced Air Mobility Forward At NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, researchers have successfully conducted groundbreaking drone flights that could significantly impact the future of urban air mobility. In a remarkable display of technological advancement,…
Revisiting the Gatwick Drone Chaos: Lessons Learned and Future Threats
A Disruptive Incident at Gatwick Five years ago, the UK’s Gatwick Airport, bustling with holiday travelers, faced an unprecedented drone disruption. On the evening of December 19, 2018, all flights were grounded due to a drone sighting near the runway.…
Russia Scrambles for Drone Defense Amid Escalating Aerial Threats
Moscow’s Counter-Drone Push Russia, once bolstering its military capabilities with imported Iranian Shahed 136 drones, is now pivoting to reinforce its defenses against Ukrainian drone threats. Russian state media recently reported a significant step in enhancing airport security through the…
FAA and NASA’s UTM Field Test Showcases Future of Drone Operations
Innovative Testing for Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in collaboration with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and three Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Test Sites, has successfully conducted the Unmanned Aircraft System…
BA Boeing 787 Dreamliner Close Call: Was It Really a Drone?
High-Flying Mystery: Was Windsor’s Near-Miss Really a Drone? In a startling incident above Windsor, a British Airways jet narrowly avoided what appeared to be a drone, sparking concerns over airspace safety. However, the legitimacy of this encounter, considering the alleged…
Aerial Recklessness: Laguna Beach Man’s Drone Antics Lead to Probation Sentence
Reckless Drone Flights Lead to Probation for Laguna Beach Man In a follow-up to the previously reported case that highlights the dangers of irresponsible drone usage, Alexander Milinovic, a 62-year-old Laguna Beach resident, faced legal repercussions for his perilous drone…
Drones Make Waves at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in France
Photographers gathered in anticipation on the morning of October 12. In a remarkable scene, a drone flew prominently, with an airplane taking off in the background. But this wasn’t a mere coincidence. It was the grand finale of the European…
The Growing Threat: Drone Incidents Over Crowded Stadiums
A chilling hush descended over the Ohio State-Maryland college football game when a drone was spotted ominously hovering above. With the safety of players and spectators at stake, officials took immediate action, pausing the game and evacuating the field. Fortunately,…
Remote ID – FAA & Pilot Institute Live Stream
00:00:00 – Kevin (FAA): Here we go. It’s 5 p. m. Eastern Time, 4 o’clock Central, and we have gathered some of the greatest minds here this evening to talk about Remote ID. I’m lucky enough to be joined by…