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Drone pilot error absolute number 1 reason for insurance claims
Drone pilot error is the most common reason for insurance claims in 2021, says the British drone insurer Coverdrone. It turns out: 'drone pilot error'
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Drone pilot detained after flying UAS over Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf’s house
On Sunday, a drone pilot was detained in Sweden after flying his unmanned aircraft over the home of King Carl XVI Gustaf. According to police, the man was apprehended near Drottningholm Castle one of Sweden’s Royal Palaces on Sunday afternoon. The drone pilot is accused of breaking the rules that govern the preservation of important…
Drone Incidents
UAE bans flying hobby drones after rebel drone attack
The United Arab Emirates has banned flying hobby drones following a recent drone attack near the capital Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of the Interior
FAA
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.
Sweden
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.
DJI Mavic 3
DJI Mavic 3 crashes aren’t pretty. Camera and gimbal vulnerable
A few days after the launch of the DJI Mavic 3 drone, we get to see the first images of crashed drones. These DJI Mavic 3 crashes aren't...
Drone Incidents
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 did not collide with a drone, but with a balloon.
Drone Incidents
Canadian police drone destroyed after collision with Cessna
A Canadian police drone of the DJI Matrice 210 type collided with a Cessna carrying two people during deployment by a Canadian police force.
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