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What Happened to the Mysterious Drone Sightings Over New Jersey?
Have you noticed that no one is talking about the strange drone sightings over New Jersey anymore? The topic has completely fallen out of the news cycle—no more coverage on major media outlets, television networks, or even social media. Even…
NYPD Deploys Multiple Drone Teams for Times Square New Year’s Security
The New York Police Department is integrating advanced drone operations into its comprehensive security strategy for Times Square’s New Year’s Eve celebration, marking a significant evolution in urban event security. Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry announced that multiple drone…
Innovative Drone Strategy with Chicken Cutlet Helps Save Dog from Frozen New Jersey Lake
In a remarkable display of creative problem-solving and drone technology application, emergency responders used an unconventional approach – attaching a chicken cutlet to a drone – in their successful effort to rescue a stranded sheepadoodle from Lake Parsippany’s icy surface,…
North Carolina secures grant for Drone-in-a-Box technology to enhance disaster response effort
Following Hurricane Helene earlier this year and Florence in 2018, North Carolina has secured a grant to launch its latest drone program aimed at taking its disaster response efforts to the next level. The program, operated by the North Carolina…
Hong Kong Police Push for Expanded Drone Operations Amid Privacy Concerns
Hong Kong’s law enforcement agencies are seeking regulatory changes that would significantly expand their drone capabilities, potentially ushering in more comprehensive aerial surveillance and AI-powered analysis. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung recently outlined plans to utilize drones for automated…
Drone Sightings Disrupt Operations at Marine Corps Air Station in Japan
Military and civilian flights were temporarily suspended at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni following multiple drone sightings on Sunday evening, highlighting ongoing challenges with unauthorized drone operations near military installations. According to U.S. military and Japanese officials, the incident…
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…