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Explore the legal aspects of drone technology. Stay informed on regulations, laws, and legal cases involving drones.
Man Arrested After Shooting at Drone Near Tulsa, Oklahoma Church
A man was arrested in east Tulsa, Oklahoma after allegedly shooting at a civilian drone that was being used for event preparation, according to a report from Tulsa Police. Incident Details The incident occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday near a…
FBI Thwarts Plot to Attack Nashville Power Grid Using Explosive-Laden Drone
A potentially catastrophic attack on Nashville’s critical infrastructure was prevented when the FBI arrested a 24-year-old Tennessee man who allegedly planned to crash an explosives-equipped drone into a power substation, according to the Department of Justice. The Drone Attack Plot…
SFPD Drones Beat Police to Crime Scenes, Raising Both Praise and Privacy Concerns
The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is showcasing impressive results from their drone program, with aerial units often arriving at crime scenes before ground officers, according to a recent report by CBS News. Lightning-Fast Drone Response Leads to Arrests In…
Fox News and Politicians Display Shocking Ignorance About DJI Drone Technology in Pentagon Lawsuit Discussion
In a display of concerning technical misunderstanding, prominent politicians and media figures discussed DJI’s lawsuit against the Department of Defense on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria,” according to a recent broadcast featuring Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and referencing Rep. Elise…
DJI is Suing the US Government: Who is going to win?
After 16 months of unanswered correspondence to the United States Department of Defense seeking explanation of why they were designated as a Chinese military company, and after being redesignated in January of 2024 without notice of reason or justification, DJI…
DJI Takes Legal Action Against Pentagon Over Military Designation
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) challenging its designation as a “Chinese military company.” The legal action, initiated on October 18, 2023, seeks to remove DJI from the Pentagon’s…
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update
We have four stories for you this week: the DJI Air 3S finally released, jail time for flying over a Naval Shipyard, drones over a military base, and lastly, DJI import issues. Let’s get to it. DJI Air 3S Release…
Drug Dealer Uses Drone for Fentanyl Deliveries, Resulting in Fatal Overdose
A California man has been arrested for allegedly using a drone to deliver fentanyl and other drugs, leading to a customer’s death. This disturbing case, reported by The Guardian, highlights the misuse of drone technology for illegal activities. The Drone-Based…
Chinese Grad Student Jailed for Drone Photography of US Naval Shipyard
A University of Minnesota agricultural engineering grad student from China has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally flying a drone over a sensitive U.S. naval shipbuilding base in Virginia. The incident, reported by the Star Tribune, highlights…
Mexican Cartels Deploy Drone-Jamming Tech to Thwart Border Surveillance
Mexican drug cartels are upping their game in the cat-and-mouse battle along the U.S.-Mexico border. They’re now using advanced electronic devices to disrupt U.S. border officials’ drones, which are crucial for tracking illegal border crossings. This intel comes from a…
Drone Tech Takes Flight in Montana’s Elk Country: A Game-Changer for Hunters
In the rugged terrain of south-central Montana, a late September night brought an unexpected alliance between traditional hunting and cutting-edge technology. Drone operator Koby Steinmann received an urgent call from elk hunters in need of assistance. The hunters had successfully…
African Women Lured to Russia to Produce Drones for Ukraine War
In a shocking revelation, young African women are being recruited under false pretenses to assemble Iranian-designed attack drones for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. This startling development, uncovered by an Associated Press investigation, exposes the lengths to which Moscow is…