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Michael DiCiurcio, a drone pilot from South Philadelphia, as depicted in one of his numerous drone videos (image courtesy of court exhibit).

FAA

U.S. Government Takes Action Against Reckless Flying Philly Drone Life in Philadelphia

U.S. Attorney's Office for Eastern District of Pennsylvania initiated legal proceedings against, Michael DiCiurcio, better known as Philly Drone Life.

Haye KestelooFeb 13

Drone Light Show

Sky-High Spectacle: Las Vegas to Host Drone Light Show for Super Bowl Weekend

Las Vegas is set to light up the sky once again with an awe-inspiring drone light show in celebration of the upcoming Super Bowl weekend.

Haye KestelooFeb 7

FAA

Drone Disruption at AFC Championship Game Leads to Federal Charges

In a drone incident at the AFC Championship game at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium, a Pennsylvania man faces federal charges for illegal...

Haye KestelooFeb 6

Revolutionary DJI Mavic 3 Pro Drone: Triple-Camera Aerial Mastery Unleashed

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Considers Allowing Drones for Deer Tracking

Introduction to the Debate on Drone Use in Hunting Pennsylvania state officials are deliberating a significant change in hunting regulations: the legalization of drones for tracking wounded deer. This proposal, spurred by an incident involving drone use in Lancaster County, challenges existing laws designed to uphold fair hunting practices. The Case That Sparked the Debate…

Haye KestelooJan 10

On an otherwise quiet day in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood, authorities faced gunfire, drones were deployed, and the community held its collective breath during a prolonged standoff.

Police

Drones and Deputies: The Siege in Pittsburgh’s Garfield Neighborhood

On an otherwise quiet day in Pittsburgh's Garfield neighborhood, authorities faced gunfire, drones were deployed, and the community held its

Haye KestelooAug 25

DJI

Drones Ignite New Hope for Finding Lost Loved Ones

Stansbery has turned his fear of heights into a passion for flight, specifically piloting drones, and has since been using this technology to help

Haye KestelooJun 12

Montana

Montana’s Bold Move against Wildfire Drone Disruptions

Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte signed SB 219 into law, joining other states in criminalizing drone operations that obstruct aerial wildfire suppression.

Haye KestelooMay 25

Florida's Chinese Drone Ban Creates Challenges for Local Fire and Police Departments - New DJI Matrice 30 Thermal for Flushing Township Police Department - 7 DJI drones are approved for FAA's Remote ID for Drones - DJI launches the ultimate foldable DJI Enterprise drone, the DJI Matrice 30 or M30, and more...

DJI

Pennsylvania Fire Department Joins Drone Emergency Response Team

Emergency responders in New Berlin, Pennsylvania have combined their resources to offer drone and unmanned services to other agencies when needed. The response team operates as if they were responding with a fire truck. Four emergency service providers from Northcentral Pennsylvania have come together to offer these services in the state. The four Unmanned Aircraft…

Haye KestelooApr 30

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