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Germany

Germany Authorizes Military to Shoot Down Unidentified Drones Near Critical Infrastructure

In a significant shift in drone defense policy, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s cabinet has approved legislation authorizing the country’s armed forces to shoot down unidentified drones near military installations and critical infrastructure, reports Bloomberg. This amendment to the Aviation Security Act represents a substantial escalation in Germany’s approach to countering potential aerial threa

Haye KestelooJan 15

Ukraine

Sweden Accelerates Drone Swarm Development Amid NATO Integration and Ukraine War Lessons

Sweden advances autonomous drone swarm capabilities through a partnership between the Swedish Armed Forces and defense giant Saab

Haye KestelooJan 13

FAA

Drone Disruption at Ravens Playoff Game Highlights Growing Stadium Security Challenge

The Baltimore Ravens’ playoff victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers was briefly interrupted by unauthorized drone activity, marking the third such incident at M&T Bank Stadium in two years, reports The Baltimore Banner. This latest incursion highlights the growing challenges sports venues face in securing their airspace against unmanned aerial systems. Incident Details and Response Maryland…

Haye KestelooJan 12

ASSURE

Civil Air Patrol to Conduct Rare Drone Flights in D.C.’s Restricted Airspace

The Civil Air Patrol is set to perform a series of drone calibration flights in Washington D.C.’s highly restricted airspace, marking an unusual occurrence in one of the nation’s most tightly controlled aerial zones. The flights, scheduled from January 13 to January 15, will take place over Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Joint Base Andrews, and Washington…

Haye KestelooJan 12

Police

Former NY Fire Chief Charged with Forging FAA Drone License

A former fire chief in Central New York faces criminal charges for allegedly forging Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) credentials required to operate the department’s unmanned aircraft system. Michael J. Leonelli, 46, was arrested Wednesday after the Caughdenoy Fire Department discovered irregularities with his purported Part 107 certification, according to Syracuse.com. The incident highligh

Haye KestelooJan 11

Skydio

Marion County Fire Rescue Enhances Emergency Response with Skydio X10 Drone

Marion County Fire Rescue joined the growing ranks of U.S. fire departments embracing drone tech with their adoption of the Skydio X10 drone

Haye KestelooJan 10

Police

Multiple Drones Spotted Near Prairie Island Nuclear Plant Raise Security Concerns

Multiple drones were observed flying near the Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant in Minnesota, prompting responses from local law enforcement

Haye KestelooJan 10

FAA Restricts Drone Flights Over Trump Golf Club and Military Base Following Mysterious Activity

Drone Incidents

Trump Promises Investigation into Mysterious Drone Activity at Bedminster Golf Course

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed an ongoing series of drone sightings over his Bedminster, New Jersey golf course, pledging to investigate and release findings about these mysterious incidents shortly after taking office. The revelations came during a Republican governors event at Mar-a-Lago, where Trump addressed growing concerns about unauthorized drone activities near sensitive locatio

Haye KestelooJan 10

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