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FAA

Ocean County Sheriff Seeks Local Drone Control Authority as FAA Jurisdiction Questions Persist

During a Wednesday agenda session of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy reportedly emphasized that local law enforcement agencies require tools to protect airspace above their communities. According to reporting from the Asbury Park Press, recent December drone sightings over New Jersey exposed what Mastronardy describes as an increasing 21st-century “vulnerabi

Haye KestelooJan 31

NASA

NASA Tests New Portable Drone Management System for Wildfire Response

NASA has completed testing of a new drone airspace management system designed to enhance wildfire response operations. The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, in collaboration with AirSpace Integration (ASI), evaluated the Portable Airspace Management System (PAMS) at Monterey Bay Academy Airport in La Selva Beach, California during November 2024. Technical Inn

Haye KestelooJan 31

Technology

Hylio’s ARES Drone: 110-lb Farm Workhorse Takes Flight

Hylio has unveiled its most advanced agricultural drone system to date, the HYL-150 ARES, manufactured in Texas and designed specifically

Haye KestelooJan 30

Counter-Drone

Roark Aerospace Launches OTC Drone Detection Systems

Roark Aerospace, a counter-drone and drone services specialist operating in the UK and US, has announced two significant developments: the over-the-counter availability of its advanced drone detection systems and an expansion of its aerial mapping services across multiple cities. Advanced Detection Systems Now Available OTC The company’s drone detection portfolio now includes two distinct systems.

Haye KestelooJan 30

ACSL

Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Teams Up with Exertis Almo to Expand US Market Presence

Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement...

Haye KestelooJan 30

Technology

NATO Races to Develop Arctic-Capable Drones as Geopolitical Tensions Rise

NATO countries are scrambling to develop and acquire drones capable of operating in the harsh Arctic environment, as mounting geopolitical tensions and increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region highlight significant technological gaps in Western drone capabilities. The urgency was starkly demonstrated in Greenland when Mads Petersen, owner of startup Arctic Unmanned, tested a…

Haye KestelooJan 30

Legal

Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction

The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event in Rättvik, central Sweden, set a significant precedent for drone regulations

Haye KestelooJan 30

Amazon

Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans

Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations worldwide, is currently navigating both operational challenges and growth opportunities. Current Operational

Haye KestelooJan 29

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