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Drone Incident
Drone Incident: Discover the latest drone incidents and their implications. Stay informed on how drone technology is impacting safety and regulations.
DJI Leaks? Possible Midair with Drone, Remote ID and the Super Bowl
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you this week. The first one concerns DJI leaks for the DJI Mini 4. We also have a report of a drone that allegedly hit an Airbus in…
Drone Delays Critical Medical Helicopter Takeoff in New Ipswich
In a concerning event in New Ipswich, a drone recently interfered with the timely departure of a medical helicopter. The incident occurred on a Wednesday night when the aftermath of a motorcycle and pickup truck collision had emergency responders racing…
Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts in Washington
Washington state firefighters are at their wits’ end. Drones, flown by curious onlookers, are hovering over wildfires, making their challenging job even more difficult. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) expressed its frustration with the public through a…
Texas Wildfire Incident Sparks Concern Over Drone Safety
In a recent brush with danger, a helicopter battling the Barth Fire in Caldwell County came perilously close to a drone. This alarming near-miss prompted an urgent plea from the Texas A&M Forest Service. On Tuesday, officials revealed that while…
Emirates Airbus A380 Possibly Damaged by Drone on Landing in Nice
A recent landing at Nice Airport, France, might have been more eventful than anticipated. On August 18th, an Airbus A380-800, flying as flight EK77 from Dubai to Nice under Emirates Airlines, might’ve collided with a “large drone,” according to the…
Drones Raise Alarm at Kelowna Airport in Canada
Kelowna International Airport has been abuzz with more than just airplanes recently. Three sightings of drones were reported within the airport’s airspace in just a month. Drones aren’t new to causing disruptions, but when they fly near an airport, the…
Manchester’s Homeless Harassed by Drone Attacks
In a shocking revelation, homeless advocates in Manchester, New Hampshire report an unsettling wave of high-tech drone attacks. An unidentified drone operator has been maliciously dropping objects, including eggs, popsicles, and feces, on the city’s homeless population. Dam Wright, a…
Researchers Sound the Alarm on Drone-Plane Collision Threats
Risks of collisions between drones and planes have been highlighted in a recent study conducted by researchers from Florida’s Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Unmanned Robotic Systems Analysis (URSA). Breaking new ground, this study utilized innovative technology to objectively count close…
Coast Guard Scare: Reckless Drone Operator Pleads Guilty
In a notable case of dangerous drone operation, an Orange County resident, 62-year-old Alexander Milinovic, admitted to reckless drone conduct near multiple aircraft, including a United States Coast Guard helicopter. The Laguna Beach man’s drone activities resulted in life-threatening situations,…
Round, Purple, Illegal Drone Buzzes Airliner at Heathrow
In a hair-raising episode at Heathrow, the primary runway was shut down as a drone (balloon?!), piloted illicitly, came perilously close to colliding with an airliner traveling at nearly 200mph. The alarming drone incident was first identified when the drone…
Mid-flight DJI Mavic 2 Battery Failure Triggers Police Drone Crash
In a recent operation over an abandoned building near Bangor train station in Gwynedd, United Kingdom, a police drone plummeted nearly 130ft, according to the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). The incident severely damaged the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise drone,…
Rogue Drone Halts Pittsburgh Airport in Its Tracks
In a recent incident that raised safety concerns at Pittsburgh International Airport, a rogue drone prompted a brief interruption of ground operations. The sudden appearance of this unauthorized drone triggered a precautionary halt to all ground movement, throwing a spanner…