Drone Incidents

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

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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

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

Haye KestelooNov 16

FAA

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

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 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

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

Drone Incidents

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

United Kingdom

An alarming drone incident involving a British Airways jet over London raises eyebrows and questions about the accuracy of the pilot's account.

Haye KestelooSep 14

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