Drone Incident
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FAA investigates illegal drone flight at Bengals Playoff game
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that it is investigating the illegal drone flight during the Cincinnati Bengals playoff game against the Las Vegas Raiders last Saturday. Flying drones in and around NFL stadiums that seat 30,000 people or more…
Illegal drone footage of the Cincinnati Bengals game
Every so often, we come across illegal drone footage. Today we received an email from one of our readers (thanks Vic!) pointing us to this drone video of the Cincinnati Bengals game last weekend. Last Saturday, the Cincinnati Bengals played…
How high can I fly my drone legally? FAA 400 feet altitude limit for drones.
One of the most commonly asked questions among drone pilots is, “How high can I fly my drone?” In this article, we will explain the drone regulations as outlined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that determine how high you…
Drone over nuclear power plant investigated by Swedish police
Swedish police launched a search last weekend for a large-sized drone that was spotted over the largest nuclear power plant in the country. The unmanned aerial vehicle was sighted from a police helicopter but disappeared from view after some time.…
Felon with 29 prior convictions who shot down police drone with illegal firearm will be prosecuted
Earlier this summer a felon with 29 prior convictions shot down a police drone with an illegal firearm in Florida. A federal grand jury has indicted the man for shooting down an unmanned aircraft, and the United States Attorney’s office…
Wing delivery drone attacked by a raven in midair
A raven attacks a Wing delivery drone, causing it to halt certain deliveries in Australia. Drone deliveries in a section of Canberra, Australia, have been halted due to frequent bird assaults. Google’s sister company, Wing, the service provider, said that…
FAA: Embraer 175 did not collide with drone, but with party balloon
Contrary to previous reports, an Embraer 175 that took off from Chicago O’Hare Airport last week did not collide with a drone, but with a party balloon. This is reported by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after an investigation. A…
Canadian police drone destroyed after collision with Cessna
At the beginning of this month, a Canadian police drone of the DJI Matrice 210 type collided with a Cessna carrying two people during deployment by a Canadian police force. The aircraft was damaged at the front but was able…
Dixie Fire drone incident under FBI and FAA investigation
The Dixie Fire drone incident is under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the FBI. The drone flight had interfered with Cal Fire aircraft fire fighting operations during the first hours of the Dixie Fire.
Former Gatwick drone incident suspects: “Police try to cover up failure”
At the end of 2018, London Gatwick Airport was closed for several days due to a number of drone sightings. A search was made for both drones and their operators, but no evidence was provided for the drone flights. A…
Drone show in China goes horribly wrong: dozens of drones crashed
Drone shows are often touted as an eco-friendly and safe alternative to traditional fireworks. But that safety is only relative, according to a recent drone incident in Shanghai. There, during a drone show, dozens of drones suddenly fell down, resulting…
US chopper pilots claim highly customized drone “performed like no other”
US helicopter pilots claim a highly customized drone “performed like no other” in eluding capture. The facts of an inquiry into illegal drone activities that occurred in Tuscon, Arizona, in February were published Tuesday by records obtained by a military, defense,…