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Arizona Proposes Law Enabling Police to Take Down Drug-Trafficking Drones Near Mexican Border
A new piece of legislation in Arizona could grant local law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable drones suspected of drug trafficking within 30 miles of the Mexican border. The bipartisan-supported measure reportedly addresses cartel drone operations while raising…
Thermal Drones Transform Wildlife Management with Advanced Search Capabilities
Virginia-based Captured Media operator Justin Updyke reports that thermal drone technology is revolutionizing deer recovery and herd management, with data showing 70 percent of located deer are found alive during recovery operations, reports North American White Tail. The technology, implemented…
Hong Kong Deploys AI-Powered Drones to Tackle Aging Building Crisis
Hong Kong’s Buildings Department has successfully deployed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to inspect 157 aging buildings in 2024, dramatically reducing inspection times compared to traditional methods, according to a report from the South China Morning Post. The department currently operates…
Drone Etiquette Guide: 7 Essential Rules for Responsible Pilots
The Drone Etiquette Guide includes these 7 essential rules for responsible drone pilots: Dronetiquette. That’s a totally made up word. But don’t worry, my intentions are good. One thing I always tell my students is “the best thing you can…
Canadian Tourist Charged with Illegal Drone Photography at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
A 71-year-old Canadian visitor faces federal charges after allegedly photographing classified areas at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a drone over three consecutive days. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of…
Culver City Drone Operator to Plead Guilty in Landmark Super Scooper Collision Case
In a precedent-setting case highlighting the serious consequences of unauthorized drone operations during emergency response situations, a Culver City resident is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday to federal charges after his drone collided with and damaged a firefighting aircraft during…
Suspected Russian Spy Drones Breach German Airbase Training Ukrainian Forces on Patriot Systems
Advanced unidentified drones have repeatedly penetrated restricted airspace over a German military facility where Ukrainian troops receive critical Patriot air defense training, exposing significant vulnerabilities in counter-drone capabilities. The incidents at the Luftwaffe’s Schwesing base have triggered an espionage investigation…
ANPRM: Have Your Say on this Rule Making Proposal
The Department of Commerce is asking drone pilots to educate them on drone operations. Who better to do this than you, the drone pilots? If some industry groups have their way, this could lead to restrictions on which drones you…
Drone Pilot Charged, Unusual Machines Aquires Aloft, PhillyDroneLife Update, More State Drone Bills
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have four stories for you this week: a drone operator charged for hitting the Super Scooper, Unusual Machine to acquire Aloft, a YouTuber’s plea deal, and numerous new drone bills in state…
Philadelphia Drone Pilot Faces Historic FAA Enforcement
In a significant enforcement action, a Philadelphia drone operator has been permanently banned from flying drones in the United States following alleged violations of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The case, United States of America v. Michael DiCiurcio (Case No.…
Drone Pilot Loses Everything After Ignoring FAA – Philly Drone Life
Okay, so most of the time when you do something stupid, you learn from it and then move forward being wiser and less prone to repeat that stupidity, right? And then there are some people (Philly Drone Life) who may…
Jay County Officials Warn Residents Against Shooting at Mysterious Drones Amid Bird Flu Investigation
Officials in Jay County, Indiana, located in the eastern part of the state near Portland, have issued an urgent warning to residents against shooting at or chasing drones that have been spotted near areas affected by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza…