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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…
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 that Team Canada had used drone surveillance to spy on their training session in Saint-Étienne.…
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 Drone Assault Russia launched a barrage of 38 Shahed kamikaze drones at Ukraine overnight. The…
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 Butler, Pennsylvania. This revelation comes from a whistleblower who spoke to Senator Josh Hawley, raising…
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 program in earnest this spring. Expanding Capabilities and Coverage Commander Lucas Hunt, who oversees the…
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 days before the two teams are set to face off in the women’s Olympic soccer…
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 Airspace On July 20, Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an unauthorized…
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