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Papillion Resident Faces Felony Charges for Unlawful Surveillance Jamal Gloe, a 27-year-old man from Papillion, Nebraska, entered a plea of “no contest” on Wednesday to four counts of intentionally filming a person without consent using a drone. Each count carries a potential sentence of up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine, reports…
UAVOS Conducts Successful Medical Drone Delivery Demonstration UAVOS has successfully demonstrated the feasibility and impact of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) medical drone deliveries using their UVH 170 unmanned helicopter. The demonstration showcased the helicopter’s ability to transport a 22-pound payload consisting of medical samples to a remote drop-off point, covering a distance of…
A 44-year-old man from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for allegedly using his drone to stalk and harass teenage girls in his neighborhood. Michael Francis Brackman faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including stalking, possession of an instrument of crime, harassment, and unlawful use of a manned aircraft, reports the Observer-Reporter. Complaints and Investigation Canonsburg police
The war in Ukraine has thrust long-range fires into the spotlight at the Eurosatory defense show in Paris, France. As drones and rapid counter-battery fire prioritize artillery mobility for survival, the truck-mounted Caesar howitzer by KNDS France is expected to be a star attraction, according to Defense News. The Audacity of Wheeled Cannons Retired French…
Drone Helps ADOT Prepare for Flash Flooding Threats The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is using a drone to monitor pump stations that remove storm runoff from many sections of Valley freeways during the upcoming summer monsoon. The drone is being utilized to inspect for cracks, leaks, worn parts, or other issues within the pump…
In a thought-provoking LinkedIn post, Chris Fink, Founder & CEO at Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT), sheds light on the potential consequences of the Countering CCP Drones Act and the Drones for First Responders Act (DFR Act). As an industry insider, Fink argues that these pieces of legislation could have devastating effects on the American drone…
In a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee, major drone industry groups are sounding the alarm about the Countering CCP Drones Act, warning that it could have “severe and far-reaching” negative impacts on public safety if incorporated into the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The letter, signed by leaders from the Airborne Public Safety…
Estonia, a small Baltic nation with a population of just 1.3 million, is rapidly becoming a hotbed for drone warfare innovation. With a keen eye on Ukraine’s use of drones, Estonians are fielding new kit, changing doctrine, and revamping training for unmanned systems to prepare for a potential Russian invasion, reports Defense One. Remarkably, Estonia…
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