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Reckless Drone Pilot Fined for Flying at Extreme Heights Near RAF Base
A UK pilot and his drone equipment ordered destroyed after pleading guilty to multiple offenses involving dangerously high drone flights.
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Drones Threaten Security in Georgia Prisons, Delivering Contraband and Weapons
Georgia’s Department of Corrections is grappling with an alarming surge in drone-related security breaches at state prisons, according to recent testimony before a state Senate panel. The situation has escalated to the point where drones are suspected of delivering weapons used in violent incidents, reports the Georgia Recorder. Drone Deliveries and Prison Violence Department of…
DJI
Christian County Sheriff’s Office Acquires Thermal DJI Drone with Grant
The Christian County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois is set to enhance its capabilities with a new thermal drone, a DJI Matrice 30, thanks to a $10,000 grant from Norfolk Southern Corporation, as reported by Fox Illinois. Grant Fuels Drone Acquisition Norfolk Southern’s contribution comes from two community programs launched in 2023: These initiatives aim to…
Police
Portland Police Bureau Seeks to Expand Drone Program for Enhanced Public Safety
The Portland Police Bureau (PPB) is requesting approval from the Portland City Council to expand its drone program, aiming to enhance public safety and operational efficiency across all precincts and patrol shifts, according to KOIN. $98,000 Investment for Equipment and Training PPB plans to ask the City Council for $98,000 to purchase new equipment and…
Anzu Robotics
Lawmakers Target DJI’s Alleged US Drone Loophole Through Anzu Robotics
Chinese drone maker DJI is accused of using an unusual licensing agreement with Anzu Robotics to sidestep restrictions on its drones in the US.
United States
United States National Drone Association Launches with Big Plans for Drone Innovation
The United States National Drone Association™ (USNDA) has officially announced its formation, setting up shop in Washington, D.C., with its
FAA
FAA Cracks Down on Drone Violations with $341,413 in Proposed Penalties
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) takes a tough stance on unsafe and unauthorized drone ops, proposing $341,413 in civil penalties against 27
Police
German Authorities Investigate Suspected Russian Drone Flights Over Nuclear Sites
German authorities have launched an investigation into a series of drone flights over critical nuclear infrastructure in northern Germany, according to a report by Newsweek. The drones, suspected to be Russian surveillance aircraft, have been observed flying over nuclear power facilities in Brunsbüttel, a city north of Hamburg near the North Sea coast. Potential Russian…
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