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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…
Drone Drama at Olympics: Canada Accused of Spying on New Zealand Soccer Team
New Zealand has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after a Canadian soccer team staff member allegedly used a drone to record their training session in Saint-Étienne. The incident, reported by ESPN, has sparked controversy just…
Man Arrested for Flying Drone Over SpaceX Facility in Texas
A 32-year-old man was recently arrested for operating a drone over SpaceX’s launch facility in Cameron County, Texas. The drone incident, reported by Valley Central, highlights the legal implications of flying unmanned aircraft near critical infrastructure. Unauthorized Flight Over Restricted…
Drone Survey Reveals Crucial Blind Spot in Trump Rally Security
In a startling revelation reported by The New York Times, a would-be assassin at Donald J. Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, exploited a critical security weakness that was potentially identified using drone technology. Gunman’s Tactical…
Underwater Drone Locates Drowned Kayaker in Michigan Lake
A tragic kayaking incident in Ionia County, Michigan, has concluded with the discovery of a missing man’s body, thanks to the use of advanced underwater drone technology. According to WZZM13, search crews successfully located the remains of 32-year-old Mauro Escobar-Loarca…
Journalism Students Take to the Skies in New Drone Filming Course
The Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno has introduced a new course that’s taking journalism to new heights – literally. The “Introduction to Drone Filming” class is giving students hands-on experience with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),…