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Helicopter’s Close Call with Drone in Londonderry Raises Safety Concerns
A private helicopter reportedly experienced a “near miss” with a drone near the Foyle Bridge in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on Sunday. The incident has raised concerns about the illegal and dangerous operation of drones in restricted airspace, prompting police to…
Innovative Ukrainian Drone Tackles Landmine Crisis in War-Torn Kharkiv Region
In a groundbreaking development, a fully Ukrainian-made drone is now being deployed to address the landmine crisis in the war-ravaged Kharkiv region. The Kaban ground drone, created by the UreHub team, is proving to be a game-changer in the efforts…
The Growing Threat of Hostile Drones in Urban Areas
A Call for Public Authorities to Prepare for the Emerging Drone Threat In a recent report, the Counter Terrorism Preparedness Network (CTPN) has highlighted the urgent need for public authorities to prepare for the increasingly complex threat posed by unmanned…
DJI Drone Ban – Who Is On YOUR Side? AUVSI?
AUVSI’s Stance on Banning Chinese DJI Drones Now, AUVSI does not, and I repeat, does not support efforts that would bring about an immediate ban on Chinese drones. Michael Robbins, Co-CEO AUVSI Someone has some explaining to do. On February…
Drone vs Camera Footage: When do you choose which? Examples!
Introduction to the Nine-Shot Rule There are nine shots that you always want to capture whenever you’re going to film something and tell a story. It doesn’t matter if you’re using drones or regular cameras. My buddy Jeven Dovey did…
The Age of Autonomous Combat: Ukraine’s Leap into Terminator Drones
Dawn of Terminator Drones: Warfare Transformed In an eye-opening display of technological advancement, a video released on March 20th by Ukrainian drone fundraiser Serhii Sternenko has introduced the world to a new kind of war machine: the target-seeking Terminator drone.…
Drones in the Sky: A Call for Privacy and Limits
In the wake of increasing drone usage by law enforcement for monitoring public gatherings, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has sounded the alarm, urging for stringent limitations on their use to protect citizens’ privacy and freedom of speech, reports…
Australia Soars into the Drone Coalition: A Boost for Ukraine’s Defense
Australia has formally joined the Drone Coalition, a partnership between Latvia and the United Kingdom that aims to improve Ukraine’s defense capabilities through cutting-edge drone technology. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles and UK Secretary of State for Defense Grant Shapps…
New Drone Rules to Rescue Fawns and Aid Farmers in Germany
In an innovative stride toward blending technology with agriculture, the German Federal Minister Dr. Volker Wissing has announced eased restrictions on drone usage in agricultural sectors. This move is set to revolutionize how farmers utilize drones, particularly highlighting their role…
Drone Heist Unraveled: High-Tech Recovery Leads to Arrest
In a remarkable demonstration of investigative prowess, the Tulare Police Department, with the assistance of the Visalia Police Department, has cracked a high-tech theft case, leading to the recovery of a stolen DJI Agras T-10 drone and the arrest of…
Drone News: DJI Release Leaks, AUVSI’s Stance on Drone Bans, & an Update on the NFL Drone Flight
Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update This week, we have three exciting stories for you: a new DJI release, controversy involving AUVSI, and an update on the individual who flew a drone over an NFL game in Maryland. Let’s dive…
Cracking Down on Chinese Drones: A Bipartisan Effort
The Move for Tougher Measures In a rare display of unity, lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are putting pressure on the Biden administration to take a firmer stance against Chinese drone manufacturers, citing economic and national security concerns.…