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Senators Ignite Crackdown on Chinese Drone Use by FAA
In an attempt to strengthen national security, two US senators, Marsha Blackburn (Republican) and Mark Warner (Democrat), have introduced a new proposal to prevent the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) from purchasing or utilizing drones made in China. This bipartisan proposition…
From Hobby to Courtroom: Dublin Man’s DJI Drone Misstep
In Ireland, a man charged with the illegal operation of a DJI drone in Dublin Airport’s critical area now faces the prospect of a jury trial, according to court proceedings. Ainis Guzauskus, a 41-year-old father of two, had his original…
Response to Proposed DJI Ban, House Bill 2864, and the Countering CCP Drones Act
You may already be aware of the ongoing attempts to restrict the use of DJI drones in the United States. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged this year as House Bill H2864. This legislation, proposed under…
This proposed DJI Ban is serious and you need to act now!
Alright, so a couple of months ago, I made a video talking about how DJI was being banned here in Florida for use with search and rescue workers and law enforcement. In the video, I said if we weren’t careful…
NYC’s Proposed Drone Rules to unlock the skies over Manhattan
The New York Police Department announced its plan to institute a drone permit process for the public. The proposed drone rules aim to regulate the launch and landing of drones within the city. The NYPD will hold a public hearing…
Drone Vigilance Turns Tables on Teen Thief
In a remarkable turn of events, a California resident’s hobby turned into a crime-solving activity when his drone was instrumental in apprehending a suspect in a home invasion. The Hercules Police Department has honored the man for his unexpected contribution…
Chinese-made Drones: High Performance, Higher Concerns
U.S. Authorities are deploying Chinese-Made drones in vast numbers, igniting Senator Marco Rubio’s ire. According to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documentation, state governments and local police departments across the east coast of the U.S. are acquiring and operating…
Pioneering Policing: Olean Cops Harness DJI Drone Power
In an initiative backed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF), the city police of Olean, New York will soon add a DJI drone to their arsenal. Mayor Bill Aiello expressed his surprise at the small size of the unarmed…
Aerial Intrusion? Drone Privacy Battle Reaches Michigan Court
The Michigan Supreme Court is set to deliberate on a case centered on the legitimacy of drone imagery of a salvage yard located near Traverse City. Todd and Heather Maxon, the owners of the yard, were slapped with a lawsuit…
Police Drones: Balancing Public Safety and Privacy in Hamilton, Canada
In light of ongoing concerns over potential surveillance misuse, Hamilton police in Canada still recommend broadening their police drone operations, as per a recently unveiled report. The drone program, launched in 2020, has seen police deployment 59 times thus far.…
House to Ban DJI, FAA’s Public Opinion Change, cUAS ARK, Monroe County WIN
Welcome to this week’s Unmanned Tactical Group and Pilot Institute’s Public Safety UAS News Update. On today’s agenda, we’re going to be talking about the Federal House of Representatives House Bill H-6572, which is a full ban on DJI across…
Elevating Emergency Response: Nokia and Citymesh Belgian Drone Initiative
In a decisive win, Nokia has secured a contract to provide Belgian specialist Citymesh with a cutting-edge drone network platform and 70 DJI drone units. This deployment is set to provide crucial aerial data to emergency services across Belgium. The…