Drone policy, incidents, and industry news across the United States — from statehouses to the national airspace.
A Dangerous Encounter in the Sky In a startling incident in California, Andrew Hernandez now faces criminal charges for the reckless operation of his drone. This case, emerging from an event that compromised the safety of a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) helicopter, highlights the increasing concerns over drone safety and the responsibilities of drone…
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. This is the “Government Gone Wild” edition. That’s right, we’ve got three more bills from Oklahoma, Missouri, and Utah, which actually has two bills, that would restrict drone operation. So we decided to do a special edition just talking about these, and we’ll also talk about a drone…
The United States government has taken a significant step in its efforts to disrupt international military technology procurement by placing a $15 million bounty on Hossein Hatefi Ardakani. Ardakani, an Iranian businessman, is accused of orchestrating the acquisition of technology for military drones, some of which have been utilized by Russia in its conflict against…
A Technological Leap in Crime Fighting In the small town of Hutto, Texas, a recent arrest has showcased the effectiveness of drone technology in modern policing. Hutto’s leadership, including Mayor Mike Snyder and Police Chief Jeffrey Yarbrough, are emphasizing the message: if you’re planning to break the law, there’s nowhere to hide, reports Fox 7…
In Robbinsville, New Jersey, a missing child incident was swiftly resolved thanks to the effective use of drone technology by the local police.
A Leap into the Future In the rapidly evolving world of commercial aviation, Delta Air Lines stands out with its innovative approach to aircraft maintenance. Spearheading this revolution is Emma Galarza, a senior engineer at Delta TechOps. With the integration of drone technology, Delta is not only enhancing its maintenance operations but is also pioneering…
Sarah Stogner’s Defiance Against No-Fly Zones to Uncover Texas’ Toxic Threats A Flight for Transparency In the vast expanses of Texas, a conflict is unfolding not on the ground, but in the air. Sarah Stogner, an energy attorney and licensed drone pilot, is challenging no-fly zones imposed by the state government. Her mission is clear:…
Disturbing Revelations in Cranston: From Drone Spying to Child Molestation A shocking turn of events has unfolded in Cranston, Rhode Island, where a man previously caught using a drone for spying has now been charged with child molestation. READ MORE: FROM SKY TO COURT: UNMASKING DRONE VOYEURISM Drone Incident Leads to Alarming Discovery Christopher Jones,…
One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.
