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Rep. Van Drew Claims Iranian ‘Mothership’ Behind New Jersey Drone Sightings
Rep. Jeff Van Drew claims mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey originate from an Iranian drone mothership stationed off the U.S. East Coast
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DJI Mini 5 Pro Rumors Point to LiDAR and Enhanced Motors – Release Summer 2025?
A leaked image, from DJI leaker OsitaLV, suggests DJI may be pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sub-250g drone category with its upcoming DJI Mini 5 (Pro), potentially featuring advanced LiDAR obstacle sensing and improved motor design. The information was reshared by reliable industry watcher Jasper Ellens, who shared details about the anticipated…
United States
Chinese National Arrested After Allegedly Hacking Drone to Photograph Space Force Base
A Chinese national faces federal charges after allegedly circumventing drone restrictions to photograph sensitive areas of Vandenberg Space Force Base in California during a classified satellite launch, reports the San Fransisco Chronicle. The incident joins a growing pattern of unauthorized drone activity over military installations that has prompted congressional action and heightened security m
Department of Homeland Security
New Jersey State Senator Calls for Drone Ban Amid Mysterious Night Flights
New Jersey State Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) has called for a limited state of emergency to ban all drone operations as authorities investigate
Texas
Texas School Security Drones: A Controversial Proposition Raising Technical and Safety Questions
A recently filed Texas House bill that proposes using armed drones for school security has drawn significant attention from both drone industry experts and education stakeholders. House Bill 462, authored by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City), suggests deploying remote-human-operated aerial devices equipped with “air-based irritants” and other non-lethal weapons as part of enhanced…
Department of Homeland Security
NFL Reports Surge in Stadium Drone Incursions as Congress Weighs Enhanced Security Powers
The National Football League revealed that unauthorized drone flights over stadiums jumped to 2,845 incidents in 2023, up from 2,537 in 2022, as the league joins federal agencies in pushing Congress to expand drone detection and mitigation authorities, reports Reuters. The mounting pressure for legislative action comes amid growing concerns about drone-related security threats at…
FAA
Mystery Drones Over New Jersey Prompt Mayoral and Congressional Action
Large mystery drones conducting repeated nighttime operations over central and northern New Jersey have sparked official action, with 21 Morris
Department of Defense
Legal Hurdles Stall US Counter-Drone Defense Capabilities Amid Growing Threats
The rapid evolution of drone warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has exposed critical gaps in America’s counter-drone capabilities, with regulatory complexity emerging as a major obstacle to deploying effective defensive systems. The conflict has demonstrated unprecedented applications of both aerial and maritime drones, compelling U.S. policymakers to confront a fragmented legal landscape ill-
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