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A scale model of an Alauda Airspeeder Mk II racing drone weighing 210 pounds became uncontrollable, climbed to an altitude of approximately

Wiebe de JagerFeb 19

Police

New research shows that police in the UK have used drones to monitor political protests, including non-violent Black Lives Matter protests.

Haye KestelooFeb 16

United Kingdom

David Armstrong, chief executive of the Racecourse Association, issued a strong warning that a new service of drones live-streaming action...

Haye KestelooFeb 13

Swoop Aero

Australian drone-startup Swoop Aero has partnered with Skyports to create a UK-wide drone delivery service to transport urgent medical...

Haye KestelooJan 21

Police

A press of the wrong button resulted in the crash of an $85,000 police drone in the UK. The ground station of the Aeryon SkyRanger R60...

Wiebe de JagerJan 19

United Kingdom

A drone pilot was jailed for six months after flying contraband, including phones, into a prison in Perth, in the United Kingdom. Police found

Haye KestelooJan 7

United Kingdom

In the UK, a dad believed that a drone flew too low over his backyard. After confronting the drone pilot, the father kicked the drone causing

Haye KestelooJan 6

Police

In the United Kingdom, the Lincolnshire drone squad aids in the search for a missing child in Bourne Woods. The youngster was found after...

Haye KestelooDec 29

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