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Department of Defense

Boeing Moves to Sell Insitu Drone Unit as Part of Strategic Overhaul

Boeing has put its Insitu drone subsidiary on the market, signaling a significant shift in its business strategy as the aerospace giant seeks to divest

Haye KestelooFeb 24

Drone Intrusion Delays Bengals-Ravens Football Game: A Rising Challenge for Stadium Security

FAA

DEFENSE Act Gains Sports Industry Backing to Combat Drone Threats at Stadiums

A bipartisan bill introduced on February 20, 2025, by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is set to enhance drone security at major U.S. sporting events. Known as the Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment (DEFENSE) Act, this legislation has earned strong support from the NFL, MLB, NCAA, and NASCAR, as…

Haye KestelooFeb 22

Amazon

Drone Hits Hilton Midtown: Safety Risks Rise in NYC

A hotel guest’s drone crashed into the New York Hilton Midtown early Friday, February 21, 2025, scattering debris across Sixth Avenue and prompting a temporary block closure—a drone incident that amplifies safety concerns in urban airspace, especially following DJI’s recent removal of geofencing restrictions. First reported by the NY Post, the crash at this iconic…

Haye KestelooFeb 22

Drone Research

MIT Unveils MiFly: Revolutionary Low-Power Drone Navigation System for Indoor Environments

In a significant advancement for drone technology, MIT researchers have developed MiFly, a groundbreaking system that enables drones to navigate autonomously in indoor, low-visibility environments using radio frequency (RF) waves. Announced by MIT News, this innovation tackles a longstanding challenge in the drone industry: reliable indoor navigation without reliance on GPS, computer vision, or li

Haye KestelooFeb 22