Drone Incidents

Near-misses, crashes, airspace violations, and arrests — when drone flights go wrong.

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Drone Strike

Dreadful Mistake: 85 Lives Lost in Drone Tragedy in Nigeria

At least 85 civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, lost their lives in a Nigerian army drone strike that mistakenly targeted a religious

Haye KestelooDec 6

Technology

Aerial Recklessness: Laguna Beach Man’s Drone Antics Lead to Probation Sentence

In a follow-up to the previously reported case that highlights the dangers of irresponsible drone usage, Alexander Milinovic, a Laguna Beach

Haye KestelooNov 28

Drone Incidents

Drone Intrusion Delays Bengals-Ravens Football Game: A Rising Challenge for Stadium Security

The Cincinnati Bengals' game against the Baltimore Ravens encountered an unusual interruption in the second quarter. The cause? A drone...

Haye KestelooNov 16

FAA

Drones and Schools: The Debate on Airspace and Privacy

The majestic sight of drones, equipped with state-of-the-art cameras, flying at varying altitudes has become increasingly common. Yet, the recent

Haye KestelooNov 3

Police

Drone Drama: Florida Man Faces 10 Years for Shooting Down Sheriff’s Drone

Wendell Goney, 50, from Eustis, Florida, found himself under arrest for shooting down a Lake County Sheriff's Office drone that was in active duty

Haye KestelooNov 3

Department of Homeland Security

The Growing Threat: Drone Incidents Over Crowded Stadiums

The drone incident ended without catastrophe, as the device left and its operator was arrested. He claimed he had lost control of his drone.

Haye KestelooOct 12

Police

Felon Shoots Down Sheriff’s Drone, Faces a Decade Behind Bars

A 29-time convicted felon shot at a Lake County Sheriff’s Office police drone, bringing it down with a fiery crash. Now, he faces 10 years in prison

Haye KestelooOct 11

In a recent incident at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a man brazenly used a drone to harass a black bear out of a tree. This action violated not one, but two laws, as drones and other unmanned aircraft are prohibited inside the park.

Drone Incidents

Man’s Drone Antics with Bear Leads to Controversy at Great Smoky Mountains National Park

In a recent incident at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a man brazenly used a drone to harass a black bear out of a tree. This action violated

Haye KestelooSep 21

Drone Incidents

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