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Man Arrested for Shooting Down Neighbor’s Drone in Upstate NY
60-Year-Old Faces Charges of Menacing and Weapon Possession On June 19, 2024, Joseph H. Dishaw, a 60-year-old man from Ogdensburg, NY, was arrested by State Police for menacing in the 2nd degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the…
Drone Vulnerability: US and Israeli Drones Under Attack
US and Israeli drones are facing increasing threats from Iran-backed militant groups. Recently, several high-value drones have been shot down, raising questions about their effectiveness and future use in contested environments. Drone Attacks and Losses Since October, the US has…
Tourist Fined for Flying Drone Near Isle of Man TT Course
A first-time visitor to the Isle of Man TT races got fined £500 ($615) for flying a drone too close to the race course during a qualifying session. Rory Neale, from Nuneaton in Warwickshire, was caught using his drone near…
Wing Explains Why They Ditched Parachutes for Drone Deliveries
Google’s Wing, a drone delivery startup, dropped a new video explaining why they chose not to use parachutes for their delivery drones. The company highlighted reliability issues and loss of control as key reasons. Parachute Problems Wing evaluated several methods…
Eurofighter Damaged by Drone Collision at Bavarian Airport
Eurofighter Hits Drone on Landing A Eurofighter jet collided with a drone while landing at Manching Airport in Bavaria last week. The pilot didn’t notice the collision, but damage was found after landing. The drone incident, which did not compromise…
Russia Installs Anti-Drone Nets to Protect Key Infrastructure
Russia has begun installing anti-drone nets over critical infrastructure in Moscow. This move comes in response to a series of drone attacks that have penetrated deep into Russian territory. The photo shows a construction site with large metal poles and…
Turkish-Made TB2 Drone Shot Down or Crashed in Ethiopia?
Bayraktar TB2 Drone Incident Reported in Oromia A Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 military drone, equipped with “MAM-L” laser-guided smart munitions, has reportedly crashed or been shot down in Ethiopia’s Horo Guduru Welega Zone in the Oromia region. What We Know So…
Drone Pilot Jailed After Near-Miss with Aircraft at Aberdeen Airport
A drone pilot in Aberdeen, in the United Kingdom, has reportedly been jailed for endangering aircraft by flying his drone dangerously close to planes and helicopters near Aberdeen International Airport. Scott Finnie’s reckless actions breached strict no-fly zone regulations, risking…
Drone Disaster: Russia’s Military Blunder Hits Home
Overview of a Startling Drone Incident In a shocking error, Russia’s military forces mistakenly targeted their own territory, dropping a drone on a kindergarten in the village of Oktyabrsky, close to the Ukrainian border. This incident adds to a growing…
Teen Injured by Drone Propeller at Dania Beach Fishing Pier
14-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized with Lacerations A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized on Sunday morning after sustaining injuries from a commercial-style drone he reportedly was operating at the Dania Beach Fishing Pier in Florida. The incident, which occurred around 9:00 a.m., left…
RAF Stealth Fighter’s Near Miss with Illegally Flown Drone
An RAF F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone flying at an illegal altitude over Norfolk, according to an official report from the UK Airprox Board (UKAB). The incident, which reportedly occurred on February 14,…
British Airways Jet Narrowly Avoids Collision with Drone Over Kent
Pilot Reports Close Encounter at 10,000 Feet A British Airways A321 passenger jet reportedly narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while flying over Kent at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet. The incident, which occurred on January 3, 2024,…