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How DJI Drone Reconnaissance Aided Trump Assassination Attempt
Using a DJI drone for pre-attack surveillance likely enhanced Thomas Crooks' ability to plan his assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.
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DJI Drone Used in Trump Assassination Attempt Reveals Detailed Planning
Thomas Crooks, 20-year-old gunman who attempted to assassinate President Donald Trump, used a DJI drone and preprogrammed flight path
Search & Rescue
Drone Used in Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump
A small drone found in the car of Thomas Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump, was likely used to survey the rally site in Butler, Pennsylvania, according to a report by The New York Times. READ MORE: DJI DRONE USED IN TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT REVEALS DETAILED PLANNING Drone Surveillance…
Department of Transportation
Texas Man Charged for Flying Drone Near Rangers Playoff Game
Complaint Alleges Illegal Drone Flight During ALCS Game 4 A Texas man, Jason Carvell Banner, has been charged for flying an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) in restricted airspace surrounding Globe Life Field in Arlington on October 19, 2023. The incident occurred during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Texas Rangers…
Police
Drone Stalker Arrested: Canonsburg Man Accused of Harassing Teenage Girls
A 44-year-old man from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for allegedly using his drone to stalk and harass teenage girls in his neighborhood. Michael Francis Brackman faces multiple misdemeanor charges, including stalking, possession of an instrument of crime, harassment, and unlawful use of a manned aircraft, reports the Observer-Reporter. Complaints and Investigation Canonsburg police
Industry
Danish Drone Company UXV Technologies Expands to the US
Danish drone company UXV Technologies has opened its first US factory in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, marking its initial physical presence outside Denmark. The new facility, located in the Johnstown Area Regional Industries Business Park, promises to bring new job opportunities and advanced drone technology to the area. New Facility and Community Impact UXV Technologies, a…
Police
Eyes in the Sky: How Bensalem Police Use Drones to Nab Shoplifters
In Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, police are pioneering the use of DJI drone technology to combat a rising wave of retail thefts. This high-tech tactic has not only boosted the department’s efficiency in arresting suspects but also significantly increased their clearance rates for such crimes, reports 6 ABC Philadelphia. Drones on Duty The Bensalem Police Department…
FAA
Philly Drone Life: A Sky-High Legal Battle Over Reckless Flying
The lawsuit seeks to penalize DiCiurcio and prevent further illegal drone operations, underscoring the growing concerns about drone safety
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