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Police Drone Locates Missing 68-Year-Old Man in Missouri, Highlighting Growing Role of UAVs in Search and Rescue
A police drone successfully located a missing 68-year-old man in Hallsville, Missouri, demonstrating the increasing effectiveness of unmanned aerial vehicles in emergency response operations. The man was found alive but in medical distress near a culvert early Monday morning, according…
NYPD Drone Program Lacks Transparency, Oversight Report Reveals
A newly released investigation by New York City’s Department of Investigation (DOI) has uncovered significant transparency and oversight issues in the New York Police Department’s expanding drone program. The December 18 report found that the NYPD’s drone operations policies fail…
UK Police Set to Gain New Drone Enforcement Powers as Gatwick Reports Surge in Airspace Violations
British law enforcement agencies are preparing to implement new fixed penalty powers for drone violations, as Gatwick Airport reports 368 unauthorized drone sightings in its flight restriction zone during 2023. The development comes as airport officials and aviation groups push…
Drone Operators Challenge University of Michigan’s Sweeping Aircraft Ban in Landmark Case
A critical legal battle over drone access to airspace is unfolding in Michigan, where operators are challenging the University of Michigan’s broad prohibition of unmanned aircraft over its properties. The case, heard Tuesday in the Michigan Court of Claims, could…
DJI Drones Prove Critical for Disaster Response as StormPoint Handles Over 300 Emergency Calls
Natural disaster response organization StormPoint has significantly enhanced its emergency operations through strategic deployment of DJI Enterprise drones, demonstrating the growing importance of unmanned aerial systems in crisis management across the first responder sector. The Tennessee-based nonprofit handled more than…
FBI Newark Warns of Dangerous Trend: Lasers and Weapons Targeting Aircraft Mistaken for Drones
The FBI Newark Field Office and New Jersey State Police have issued an urgent warning about a disturbing increase in incidents where pilots are being targeted with lasers by people who mistakenly believe they’re observing unauthorized drones. The warning comes…
NYPD Recovers Large Commercial Drone Amid Heightened Regional Surveillance
The New York Police Department recently recovered an unusually large drone measuring over 5 feet in diameter from a Brooklyn sidewalk, adding an unexpected twist to the recent wave of mysterious drone sightings across the tri-state area. The unmanned aircraft…
New Jersey Officials Challenge Federal Response to Mysterious Drone Activity Over Critical Infrastructure
Federal officials are facing mounting criticism from New Jersey local leaders over their handling of repeated drone sightings near critical infrastructure, with one mayor describing the federal response as increasingly dismissive of legitimate public safety concerns. During a recent White…
Debunking The New Jersey Drone Rumors – Everything You Need To Know
Okay so this is a follow-up to the initial video I made last week on the drones flying over New Jersey, which seems to be everywhere I look. This story continues to gain traction whether I’m on social media or…
Drone Near Logan Airport Sparks Arrests and Safety Concerns
Two men were arrested Saturday after their drone flew dangerously close to Boston’s Logan International Airport, underscoring ongoing safety risks posed by unauthorized drone activity near critical airspace, reports CNN. The Boston Police Department reported that the drone incident began…
Collision Between Bird and DJI Drone Results in Commercial Vehicle Damage
A commercial moving truck sustained damage in Georgetown, South Carolina, after an airborne incident involving a DJI drone and a bird led to an unexpected collision. The incident, reported to Georgetown Police Department, occurred near 1245 North Fraser Street when…
Mystery Drone Sightings Prompt Investigation Across NY-NJ Region, Officials Say No Immediate Threat
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an investigation into multiple drone sightings across New York and New Jersey on Friday, though federal authorities maintain the aerial objects pose no immediate security risk. Initial Sightings Near Military Installation The mysterious appearances…