Skyward Shift: The Dramatic Evolution of NYPD’s Drone Operations Across New York’s Boroughs In the dynamic skyline of New York City, a quiet yet profound transformation is taking place. Far above the bustling streets, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly…
As colder temperatures and the season of ice and snow approach, well, actually, it’s already here; it’s not approaching anymore—it came in full force. You guys, I’m not ready for this. We’ve already got 12 inches of snow, and it’s…
In a recent event that has garnered attention, Wendell Goney, 50, from Eustis, Florida, found himself under arrest. His crime? Shooting down a Lake County Sheriff’s Office drone that was in active duty, investigating a potential burglary. On that fateful…
Navigating New Heights: Unshackling the DJI Mini 4 Pro from the 120m Altitude Limit In recent years, Drone Technology has soared to new heights, bringing with it a basket of regulatory challenges. One such hurdle is the 120-meter altitude restriction…
Welcome to the Weekly UAS News Update. This is the Halloween edition, as you can probably tell. We have three stories for you this week: a Texas drone law decision has been reversed, which is a big deal; a new…
In a significant turn of events on October 23, 2023, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals made a ruling that upholds the constitutionality of the Texas drone law, contrary to a previous decision. This reversal has sparked concerns among the…
Photographers gathered in anticipation on the morning of October 12. In a remarkable scene, a drone flew prominently, with an airplane taking off in the background. But this wasn’t a mere coincidence. It was the grand finale of the European…
Michigan finds itself amidst a riveting debate: should officials need a warrant to surveil residents’ properties using drones? This question buzzed into the state’s highest court, where justices grappled with the implications of Drone Technology on privacy rights. A Backyard…
Straight out of a modern crime drama, a 29-time convicted felon took aim at a Lake County Sheriff’s Office police drone, bringing it down with a fiery crash. Now, he faces the potential of 10 years in prison for his…
Picture this: a seagull gracefully gliding across the sky, seamlessly blending with its avian counterparts. But wait, that’s no bird – it’s the groundbreaking Silent Flyer drone! Unveiled recently at the DroneX Expo in London, this exceptional device is set…
00:00:00 – Kevin (FAA): Here we go. It’s 5 p. m. Eastern Time, 4 o’clock Central, and we have gathered some of the greatest minds here this evening to talk about Remote ID. I’m lucky enough to be joined by…
In a recent incident at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, a man brazenly used a drone to harass a black bear out of a tree. This action violated not one, but two laws, as drones and other unmanned aircraft are…
