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FBI and DHS: No Evidence of Security Threats from Reported New Jersey Drone Sightings
Federal authorities have found no evidence that the recently reported drone sightings in New Jersey pose any national security threat or have connections to foreign actors. In a joint statement, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that…
Florida Man Ordered to Pay $5,000 for Shooting Walmart Delivery Drone
A 72-year-old Florida resident has been ordered to pay $5,000 in restitution after shooting at a Walmart delivery drone he mistakenly believed was conducting surveillance on his property, reports First Coast News. The incident, which occurred in Lake County, Florida,…
NC A&T to Lead $2M Advanced Air Mobility Research Initiative with State Transportation Department
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) has secured a leadership role in a significant new drone and advanced air mobility research initiative, backed by an initial $2 million investment from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)…
Ukraine Allegedly Supplied Drones to Syrian Rebels Ahead of Assad’s Ouster
Syrian rebels reportedly received covert drone support from Ukrainian intelligence operatives just weeks before toppling the Assad regime, marking a significant escalation in the intersection of global conflicts. According to a Washington Post report citing unnamed sources familiar with Ukraine’s…
New Jersey Drone Mystery: Let’s Talk About Those “Mystery Drones”
Look, I’ve got to weigh in on this whole New Jersey drone situation. As a Philadelphia resident who flies drones every single day – both for fun and for work – I’ve been absolutely bombarded with calls, texts, emails, and…
NJ Lawmaker Storms Out of ‘Amateur Hour’ FBI Drone Briefing
State Representative Brian Bergen, a former Apache helicopter pilot who helped establish the Army’s initial unmanned aircraft training battalion, walked out of Wednesday’s high-level security briefing at New Jersey State Police headquarters, calling it “amateur hour” and “worthless” in addressing…
Pentagon Dismisses Claims of Iranian Drone ‘Mothership’ Off US East Coast
The Pentagon has firmly rejected claims by a U.S. lawmaker that Iran might be launching drones over New Jersey from a “mothership” off the East Coast, addressing growing concerns about mysterious drone sightings in the region, reports Reuters. “There is…
Rep. Van Drew Claims Iranian ‘Mothership’ Behind New Jersey Drone Sightings
Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) claims that mysterious drones spotted over New Jersey originate from an Iranian mothership stationed off the U.S. East Coast, citing unnamed “high-level sources” in a Fox News interview. Claims Drones of Iranian Origin Speaking on…
Chinese National Arrested After Allegedly Hacking Drone to Photograph Space Force Base
A Chinese national faces federal charges after allegedly circumventing drone restrictions to photograph sensitive areas of Vandenberg Space Force Base in California during a classified satellite launch, reports the San Fransisco Chronicle. The incident joins a growing pattern of unauthorized…
New Jersey State Senator Calls for Drone Ban Amid Mysterious Night Flights
The mysterious drone activity over New Jersey has prompted State Senator Jon Bramnick to call for a limited state of emergency, as local and federal authorities struggle to identify the source of numerous large unmanned aircraft sightings near sensitive locations,…
Texas School Security Drones: A Controversial Proposition Raising Technical and Safety Questions
A recently filed Texas House bill that proposes using armed drones for school security has drawn significant attention from both drone industry experts and education stakeholders. House Bill 462, authored by State Rep. Ryan Guillen (R-Rio Grande City), suggests deploying…
Mystery Drones Over New Jersey Prompt Mayoral and Congressional Action
Large unidentified drones conducting repeated nighttime operations over central and northern New Jersey have sparked official action, with 21 Morris County mayors demanding an investigation from Governor Phil Murphy. The ongoing incidents, which began in mid-November, have raised particular concern…