Drone Incidents

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

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Police

Drone Delays Critical Medical Helicopter Takeoff in New Ipswich

In a concerning event in New Ipswich, a drone recently interfered with the timely departure of a medical helicopter. The incident occurred on a

Haye KestelooAug 24

Firefighters

Drones Disrupt Firefighting Efforts in Washington

Washington state firefighters are at their wits' end. Drones, flown by onlookers, are hovering over wildfires, making the job even more difficult.

Haye KestelooAug 23

Canada

Drones Raise Alarm at Kelowna Airport in Canada

Kelowna International Airport has been abuzz with more than just airplanes recently. Three sightings of drones were reported within the airport's

Haye KestelooAug 21

In a shocking revelation, homeless advocates in Manchester, New Hampshire report an unsettling wave of high-tech attacks. An unidentified drone operator has been maliciously dropping objects, including eggs, popsicles, and feces, on the city's homeless population.

Drone Incidents

Manchester’s Homeless Harassed by Drone Attacks

In a shocking revelation, homeless advocates in Manchester, New Hampshire report an unsettling wave of high-tech drone attacks. An unidentified

Haye KestelooAug 18

Drone Incidents

Researchers Sound the Alarm on Drone-Plane Collision Threats

Risks of collisions between drones and planes have been highlighted in a recent study conducted by researchers from Florida's Embry-Riddle.

Haye KestelooJul 28

United States

Coast Guard Scare: Reckless Drone Operator Pleads Guilty

In a notable case of dangerous drone operation, an Orange County drone operator, 62-year-old Alexander Milinovic, admitted to reckless drone

Haye KestelooJul 14

United Kingdom

Round, Purple, Illegal Drone Buzzes Airliner at Heathrow

In a hair-raising episode at Heathrow, the primary runway was shut down as a drone, piloted illicitly, came perilously close to colliding with an airliner

Haye KestelooJul 5

DJI

Mid-flight DJI Mavic 2 Battery Failure Triggers Police Drone Crash

In a recent operation over an abandoned building in Gwynedd, United Kingdom, a police drone, a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise plummeted nearly 130ft.

Haye KestelooJun 12

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