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EUROCONTROL’s ACUTE Project Uncovers Growing Drone Activity in Paris Airspace
A pioneering study by EUROCONTROL’s ACUTE project has revealed a surge in drone activity around Paris, with over 5,000 unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations detected near key airports. Detailed in a recent paper, this initiative provides vital data to enhance…
Read This if YOU Hate Drones
Hi everyone! I hope you’re having a great day. Today, I’ll discuss eight common misconceptions about drones and drone pilots. Drones have gotten a bad rap over the years, often from people who don’t understand what they are, how they…
Kremlin Stages Drone Attack on Putin’s Helicopter, Investigation Reveals
On May 30, 2025, a dramatic narrative emerged from Russian state media claiming that Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s helicopter came under fire from Ukrainian drones during a visit to Kursk Oblast. However, a recent investigation by The Moscow Times has…
Oakland Sheriff Urges Congress for Local Drone Counterauthority Amid Rising Threats
On May 25, 2025, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard pressed U.S. lawmakers in Washington to grant state and local law enforcement the authority to counter hostile drones, highlighting growing safety risks at public events. In an interview with The Detroit…
Mistaking ‘Return to Home’ for ‘Return to Doom’: When Your DJI Drone Has Different Plans
Hello fellow pilots! It’s me again. Hope you don’t get bored easily with my articles. Today we’re talking about those terrible minutes where you have Schrödinger’s DJI drone—it’s flying, but at the same time, there’s no way to prove it……
Skydio X10 Drone Crash in NYC: Battery Connector Failure Sparks Safety Concerns
On May 12, 2025, a Skydio X10 drone operated by the New York Police Department (NYPD) crashed and caught fire on the roof of the 71st Police Precinct in Brooklyn, raising questions about drone safety and reliability. According to a…
Secret Service Counter-Drone Tech Sparks Safety Concerns at Reagan National Airport
On Monday, Democratic Representatives Rick Larsen and Bennie Thompson raised urgent questions about the U.S. Secret Service’s deployment of counter-drone technology near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), citing its role in triggering erroneous air traffic alerts last month. In…
DJI Mavic 4 Leaks, AVSS on M30, Tariff Drone Prices, Drone at MLB Game, TX Drone Ban Bill
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have five stories for you this week. First, potential leaks give us a glimpse of the DJI Mavic 4 Pro and the new RC Pro 2 controller. Second, the DJI M30 series…
Chinese National Faces Sentencing After Hacking Drone to Photograph Vandenberg Space Force Base
A 39-year-old Chinese national who illegally flew a drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base faces sentencing today in Los Angeles federal court after pleading guilty to violating national defense airspace. This case follows a drone incident we previously reported when…
You Won’t Believe This State Drone Law That Just Passed!
This video has two purposes. Firstly, I genuinely want to assist those of you responsible for drafting drone regulations in your state—any legislation related to drones. I aim to help educate you, whether you’re drafting bills or voting on them.…
Tennessee Congressman’s Defense Against Drones Act Aims to Empower Property Owners
On March 6, 2025, Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett introduced the Defense Against Drones Act (DADA), or HR1907, a federal bill designed to give property owners the right to shoot down drones flying at or below 200 feet over their land…
SFPD Drone Shot at in Outer Sunset: A Test for Police UAS Technology
On March 8, 2025, a tense standoff in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset neighborhood put the SFPD’s drone program under scrutiny. A suspect allegedly fired at a police drone—marking a potential first since the department began using unmanned aerial systems (UAS)…