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Belgium Mobilizes German Counter-Drone Support and Tightens Registration After Airport Shutdowns

Belgium is deploying German military counter-drone systems and strengthening drone registration enforcement after a wave of unidentified aircraft forced multiple airport closures and exposed critical gaps in European airspace security. The emergency response follows disruptions at Brussels Airport, Liège Airport, and repeated incursions over military bases housing NATO assets. Germany announced Th

Haye KestelooNov 7

Europe

Drone Sightings Are Disrupting Flights Across Europe

Two of Belgium’s busiest airports, Brussels and Liège, were facing intermittent closures throughout the day on 11/04/25 due to reported drone sightings. Starting at roughly 19:00 UTC, or 20:00 local time, air traffic was halted at the Brussels airport. Soon after, Liege airport shut down due to drone sightings as well. Brussels reopened, then closed…

Zachary PeeryNov 5

Canada

Volatus Aerospace Launches NATO-Aligned Drone Manufacturing Hub in Canada to Boost Defense Readiness

Canadian drone manufacturer Volatus Aerospace announced plans to establish a 200,000-square-foot Innovation Center and Manufacturing Hub at Montréal-Mirabel International Airport, marking a significant expansion of domestic defense drone production aligned with NATO requirements. The facility will produce both proprietary Volatus platforms and licensed partner systems to support the Canadian Armed

Haye KestelooOct 27

Poland Emerges as Top Buyer of Taiwanese Drones Amid Europe's Chinese Tech Exodus

Department of Defense

Taiwan Launches “Drone Diplomacy” Initiative to Supply Allies Facing Russian Threats

Taiwan will supply drones to diplomatic allies and European countries confronting Russian military threats through a new “drone diplomacy” initiative announced Wednesday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The strategic move positions Taiwan as a critical alternative to Chinese drone dominance while building international alliances through technology. The announcement comes as Russian drone incurs

Haye KestelooOct 23

Dji Mini 3 pro - DJI Tightens Drone Rebinding Rules Starting June 19, 2025: What Pilots Need to Know

Police

Toronto Police Charge Seven Drone Pilots During Blue Jays Playoffs, Including Micro-Drone Operators

Toronto police charged seven people for illegally flying drones over Rogers Centre during American League Championship Series games on October 12-13, using specialized detection technology to intercept the unauthorized flights. The Toronto Police Emergency Management and Public Order Unit laid eight charges against the operators for violating Canadian Aviation Regulations and breaching a federally

Haye KestelooOct 19

Ukraine

Sweden Invests $367 Million In Anti-Drone Systems As European Airspace Incursions Escalate

Sweden announced Friday it will invest 3.5 billion Swedish kronor ($367 million) in anti-drone defense systems, accelerating deployment by eight years as unidentified drone sightings continue to rattle European aviation and military installations. According to Reuters, the investment comes as drone incursions have forced airport closures from Copenhagen to Munich over the past three weeks,…

Haye KestelooOct 12

DJI

CASA Confirms DJI Mini 5 Pro Classification: Australia Joins US, Canada, UK in Rejecting Sub-250g Status

Australia’s aviation authority has officially confirmed that the DJI Mini 5 Pro will be classified as a “small restricted RPA” rather than a sub-250g micro drone, according to correspondence obtained by Adelaide drone operator Corey Roberts of Airworks Pty Ltd. The decision places Australia firmly in line with the United States, Canada, and the United…

Haye KestelooOct 9

Autel Robotics

Drone at 75 Feet Near San Diego Airport Runway Sparks Confusion: Police or Unauthorized?

A drone hovering at just 75 feet near San Diego International Airport’s active runway created a dangerous close call with incoming passenger aircraft in late August, with air traffic control recordings revealing confusion about whether the aircraft was authorized police equipment or an illegal operation. The drone incident highlights growing coordination gaps as police drone…

Haye KestelooOct 9

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