Near-misses, crashes, airspace violations, and arrests — when drone flights go wrong.
High-Tech Drone Smuggling Incident The Federal Correctional Institution in Ray Brook, NY has been under lockdown since January 2nd, following a sophisticated smuggling operation involving a drone. The drone dropped a package containing drugs, cell phones, and chisels inside the prison grounds, leading to a swift response from the authorities. Discovery and Lockdown A corrections…
Giles Dalby, a 39-year-old photographer, faced legal repercussions after his drone nearly collided with DJ Fatboy Slim during a performance. Dalby, attempting to capture aerial footage, lost control of the drone, causing it to crash on stage.
We have three stories for you: a drone hit a Robinson R44 helicopter - not good. The 2024 NDAA was signed with the American Security Drone Act
A recent airspace invasion by a drone led to the rerouting of an Iberia flight, initially destined for Puerto Rico, to the Dominican Republic.
A Close Call Above Daytona Beach In a startling incident over Daytona Beach, Florida, a commercial helicopter collided with a drone, narrowly averting a potential disaster. The drone incident, which reportedly took place around 2 p.m. on Saturday above the Daytona Beach Flea Market, has raised serious questions about drone safety and airspace regulation. Details…
Fears of a possible Russian sabotage attempt gripped central London on May 6, the day of the King's coronation. An amateur drone pilot...
Five years ago, the UK’s Gatwick Airport, bustling with holiday travelers, faced an unprecedented drone disruption. On the evening of December 19
In a breach of security, the airspace above M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore witnessed an unprecedented eight drone violations during November
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