Drone Incidents

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

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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

Drone Incidents

As drones are becoming an integral part of our daily lives, the 2022 Bengals-Raiders Wildcard game witnessed a drone disruption that took the NFL

Haye KestelooSep 13

Police

During the high-octane events of the Manx Grand Prix, a motorcycle fan got a hefty fine for operating a drone where it shouldn't have been.

Haye KestelooAug 29

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