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Ukrainian drones have reportedly struck a Russian airfield deep in the Arctic, marking a significant expansion of Ukraine’s drone operations. According to Politico, the attack targeted the Olenya airbase on the Kola Peninsula, over 1,900 kilometers north of Ukraine. The Drone Strike Ukrainian intelligence sources claim that drones hit a Tupolev Tu-22M3 supersonic long-range missile…
The Hamilton County Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Team in Tennessee is taking steps to broaden its drone capabilities, according to Local 3 News. Team members recently underwent training for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 Test, aiming to obtain individual FAA licenses. Expanding Drone Capabilities The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says this new…
As we reported recently, a new push to ban DJI drones is underway in the US Senate. This latest attempt comes after a previous proposal to outlaw the Chinese-made unmanned aircraft was dropped from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), according to The Register. The push for a DJI drone ban The original ban was…
French authorities have turned to drone technology to help secure the country’s vast railway network following a series of coordinated sabotage attacks that disrupted train services on the eve of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, reports The NY Times. The Attacks and Their Impact On Friday, July 26, 2024, arsonists targeted three high-speed rail lines…
The Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) in Maryland has reached a significant milestone with its drone program, completing its 1,000th flight. This achievement comes as police officials tout the program’s effectiveness in law enforcement operations. Drone Program’s Impact on Policing According to a report by MyMCMedia, Captain Jason Cokinis, Commander of MCPD’s District Three, has…
The South San Joaquin County Fire Authority (SSJCFA) in California has added a new tool to its water rescue arsenal – a waterproof drone capable of landing on and taking off from water. According to Tracy Press, this cutting-edge technology aims to enhance the speed and safety of water rescue operations in the area. SwellPro…
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 three stories for you this week: A man was arrested for flying a drone over…
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 Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Amendment’s Significance While the House version…
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