Lawsuits, bans, privacy fights, and the case law being written around drones.
The National Press Photographers Association has condemned the largest drone flight restriction ever imposed in the United States as an unconstitutional attack on aerial journalism, demanding the FAA and DHS explain why press freedom is being sacrificed in the name of security. The legal challenge marks a critical escalation in the fight over whether federal…
Police in Tijuana, Mexico, have deployed a specialized drone unit equipped with artificial intelligence and thermal imaging to combat drug cartels battling for control of smuggling routes along the U.S.-Mexico border. The unit operates 14 high-tech drones that can reach crime scenes in under two minutes, providing real-time aerial surveillance that commanders say is saving…
Amazon Prime members can secure the Skyrover X1 Fly More Combo for $718.40, down 20% from $898. This complete package includes the drone, remote controller, and three batteries delivering 96 minutes of total flight time—enough for serious aerial photography sessions without constantly swapping batteries. The X1 sits at 249 grams, keeping it just under the…
The Department of Homeland Security has closed Chicago’s airspace to drones until October 12th as federal agents use military-style tactics including drones and helicopters in a controversial immigration crackdown. The FAA Temporary Flight Restriction effectively grounds all civilian drone operations across the city while government drones conduct surveillance in the Trump administration’s operati
DJI pushed back against a federal court decision upholding its Pentagon designation as a “Chinese Military Company,” issuing a statement on September 30 that highlights the court’s rejection of most government allegations while maintaining the drone maker has no military connections. The Chinese drone giant, which controls 76% of the U.S. market, emphasized that the…
A misinformation campaign is spreading false claims that a potential FCC ban would disable existing DJI drones, rendering millions of devices worthless.
DJI suffered a comprehensive legal defeat on September 26, 2025, when US District Judge Paul Friedman rejected the Chinese drone giant’s challenge to its Pentagon “Chinese Military Company” designation, dealing a crushing blow to the world’s dominant drone manufacturer despite the court’s acknowledgment that the Defense Department’s evidence wasn’t “bulletproof,” reports Reuters. The 49-page rulin
A commercial drone pilot conducting aerial searches for missing pets in northern Maine has been targeted by gunfire twice in recent weeks, with one bullet striking his aircraft—acts that constitute federal crimes carrying potential prison sentences under aviation law. Robert Russell, owner of 2A TAC Drone Services based in Barrington, New Hampshire, was operating his…
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