Drone Incidents
Oak Grove Man Jailed for Drunken Rant Over Imaginary Drone Flight
An incident involving alcohol and an unfounded accusation over a drone flight resulted in Robert Calvin Lewis Jr.'s arrest on May 8th, 2023.
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Australia
Whale Watchers Warned: Fly Drones Responsibly During Migration Season
However, marine biologist Joshua Smith has reminded drone users to maintain a distance and act responsibly to prevent disturbing the marine life.
Police
Grand Rapids Neighborhood Calls for Pause on Police Drone Purchase
West Grand Neighborhood Organization of Grand Rapids has called for a halt on the local police department's intention to acquire police drones.
FCC Filing
FCC Empowers Vehicles, Drones with Expanded Radar
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) gave the green light to expand the use of short-range radar operations in vehicles and drones.
FAA
Drone pilot arrested after flying near Minnesota State Patrol helicopter over Minneapolis
A 31-year-old drone pilot from Minneapolis found himself in custody after he unlawfully operated a drone in close proximity to a State Patrol helicopter on Tuesday night. The event is now being closely scrutinized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The close encounter occurred around 10 p.m. near Loring Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, when the…
DJI
DJI Matrice 350 RTK Revamps Commercial Drone Capabilities
DJI has today lifted the bar for commercial drone operators with its launch of the DJI Matrice 350 RTK (M350 RTK).
FAA
El Paso Leads with Network Remote ID System Ahead of FAA Mandate
El Paso, Texas, has taken a proactive step to ensure the safety and regulation of drone activity within its airspace by implementing network remote id
Police
Drones Grounded at Isle of Man’s TT Festival: Safety Takes Pole Position
Fans attending the Isle of Man's TT festival are warned about the risks of flying drones during the event. The Isle of Man Civil Aviation Administration
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