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Hamilton County’s Drone Team Gears Up for Expanded Operations with FAA Licensing
The Hamilton County Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team in Tennessee is taking steps to broaden its drone capabilities, according to Local 3 News. Team members recently underwent training for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 Test, aiming to obtain…
US Senators Urged to Ban Chinese DJI Drones from American Skies
As we reported recently, a new push to ban DJI drones is underway in the US Senate. This latest attempt comes after a previous proposal to outlaw the Chinese-made unmanned aircraft was dropped from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA),…
Drones Deployed to Monitor French Railways After Sabotage Disrupts Olympic Opening
French authorities have turned to drone technology to help secure the country’s vast railway network following a series of coordinated sabotage attacks that disrupted train services on the eve of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, reports The NY Times. The…
Montgomery County Police Drone Program Hits 1,000 Flights, Hailed as ‘Huge Success’
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program’s effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program’s Impact on Policing…
Water Rescue Gets High-Tech Boost: Fire Authority Unveils Waterproof Drone
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) in California has added a new tool to its water rescue arsenal – a waterproof drone capable of landing on and taking off from water. According to Tracy Press, this cutting-edge technology…
Man Arrested for Flying Over SpaceX, 2 New Drone Rumors, & Drone Spying at the Olympics
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. You may notice Greg is absent. I’m Ben. I usually edit these news updates for you every Friday, but today I’m filling in as most of the team is in Oshkosh. We have…
Senate Amendment Proposes Inclusion of Countering CCP Drones Act in NDAA
The ongoing debate surrounding Chinese-made drones in the U.S. has taken a new turn. According to a tweet by Scott Shtofman, a bipartisan amendment has been submitted to include the Countering CCP Drones Act in the Senate’s version of the…
Canada’s Olympic Soccer Scandal Unveils Years of Drone Spying
Canada’s 2-1 victory over New Zealand in their Olympic soccer opener has been overshadowed by a drone spying scandal that goes far beyond a single incident. The scandal erupted when New Zealand lodged a formal complaint to the IOC, alleging…
Russian Drones Breach Romanian Airspace During Attack on Ukraine
In a significant escalation of tensions, Romania has confirmed that Russian drones entered its airspace during a recent attack on Ukraine, according to Politico. This incident marks a concerning development as it involves Russian military equipment penetrating NATO airspace. Overnight…
Secret Service Rejected Local Drone Support Before Trump Rally Attack
Whistleblower reveals missed opportunity for enhanced security According to a report from Fox News, the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) turned down multiple offers from local law enforcement to provide drone coverage for former President Trump’s July 13 campaign rally in…
DJI Air 3S Flying Outside DJI Headquarters Shown In Leaked Video
DJI Air 3S Expected to Launch Soon In a short 34-second video clip shared by Igor Bogdanov, better known as Quadro_News on Twitter, we see the DJI Air 3S drone flying outside DJI’s head offices in Shenzhen, China. This video…
Wheat Ridge Police Department Takes to the Skies with Drone Technology
The Wheat Ridge Police Department in Colorado has recently joined the growing ranks of law enforcement agencies embracing drone technology. According to a report from the JeffCo Transcript, the department acquired three drones in December and began implementing their drone…