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FAA

Ocean County Sheriff Seeks Local Drone Control Authority as FAA Jurisdiction Questions Persist

During a Wednesday agenda session of the Ocean County Board of Commissioners, Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy reportedly emphasized that local law enforcement agencies require tools to protect airspace above their communities. According to reporting from the Asbury Park Press, recent December drone sightings over New Jersey exposed what Mastronardy describes as an increasing 21st-century “vulnerabi

Haye KestelooJan 31

NASA

NASA Tests New Portable Drone Management System for Wildfire Response

NASA has completed testing of a new drone airspace management system designed to enhance wildfire response operations. The Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO) project, in collaboration with AirSpace Integration (ASI), evaluated the Portable Airspace Management System (PAMS) at Monterey Bay Academy Airport in La Selva Beach, California during November 2024. Technical Inn

Haye KestelooJan 31

Technology

Hylio’s ARES Drone: 110-lb Farm Workhorse Takes Flight

Hylio has unveiled its most advanced agricultural drone system to date, the HYL-150 ARES, manufactured in Texas and designed specifically

Haye KestelooJan 30

ACSL

Japanese Drone Maker ACSL Teams Up with Exertis Almo to Expand US Market Presence

Japanese drone manufacturer ACSL has partnered with Exertis Almo to strengthen its distribution network across North America. The agreement...

Haye KestelooJan 30

Amazon

Amazon Prime Air Operations Update: Service Pause and Global Expansion Plans

Amazon Prime Air has entered a period of significant operational adjustment, combining temporary service suspensions in existing markets with continued expansion plans in new territories. The company’s drone delivery program, which has built safe and reliable services in multiple locations worldwide, is currently navigating both operational challenges and growth opportunities. Current Operational

Haye KestelooJan 29

FAA

Monmouth County Sheriff Criticizes FAA Over Mysterious Drone Operations

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has now acknowledged these flights were partially authorized FAA research operations. Lack of Transparency Sparked Public…

Haye KestelooJan 29

Study Shows Drones Most Effective Tool for Deterring Grizzly Bears from Human Areas

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Drones Most Effective Tool for Deterring Grizzly Bears from Human Areas Study Shows

Montana wildlife officials have demonstrated that drones are significantly more effective than traditional methods for safely managing grizzly bear encounters near human settlements, according to new research published in Frontiers in Conservation Science. The groundbreaking study, conducted by Wesley Sarmento of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks, compared various hazing techniques including vehicl

Haye KestelooJan 29

FAA

White House Breaks Silence on East Coast Drone Mystery: ‘Not the Enemy’

In the first press briefing of President Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed today that the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and the East Coast in December 2024 were primarily FAA-authorized operations, with additional activity from recreational pilots. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey…

Haye KestelooJan 28

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