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AVSS Launches Parachute Recovery System for New DJI Matrice 4 Series
Canadian aerospace company Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) has unveiled its latest safety innovation – the PRS-M4S parachute recovery system, designed specifically for DJI’s newly announced Matrice 4 Series enterprise drones. The system enables commercial operators to legally conduct flights…
New Jersey Drone Privacy Case Highlights Regulatory Gaps in Residential Areas
A civil lawsuit filed in Burlington County, New Jersey, has brought attention to the growing challenges of regulating drone operations in residential areas. The case, which stems from a December 2021 incident in Mount Laurel, involves disputed claims about drone…
Nevada Law SB11 Restricts Public Agency Drone Use, Bans DJI
Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), which took effect January 1, 2025, has introduced significant restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use by public agencies and law enforcement in Nevada. New Restrictions on Drone Sources The law requires Nevada’s Department of…
DJI Mavic 4 Pro: Extra Flight Time Comes with EU Weight Restrictions
DJI’s upcoming Mavic 4 Pro drone will offer an impressive 52-minute maximum flight time but may face regulatory challenges in Europe due to its weight, according to reliable DJI leaker <a href=”https://twitter.com/OsitaLV”>OsitaLV</a>. Weight and Regulatory Implications The new flagship consumer…
Russian Court Orders Yandex to Remove Oil Refinery Maps Over Drone Strike Concerns
A Moscow court has ordered Yandex, Russia’s leading search engine, to remove detailed maps and images of a strategic oil refinery following multiple drone attacks that have damaged infrastructure and injured workers. The ruling reflects growing concerns about openly available…
US Commerce Department Weighs Comprehensive Chinese Drone Restrictions
The U.S. Commerce Department announced plans to consider new rules that could significantly restrict or ban Chinese-made drones in the American market, citing mounting national security concerns over potential remote access and data manipulation capabilities. The announcement, made today, marks…
North Carolina Eliminates State Drone Permit Requirement, Streamlining Operations for Commercial Operators
North Carolina is set to eliminate its state-level unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit requirements, marking a significant shift in drone regulation that aims to reduce bureaucratic overhead while maintaining safety standards. The change, taking effect December…
Engineer Charged in Procurement of US Drone Technology for Iranian Company
A former Analog Devices engineer faces federal charges for allegedly facilitating the illegal transfer of sensitive navigation components used in military drones, highlighting ongoing challenges in preventing critical drone technology from reaching restricted entities, reports Iran International. Mahdi Sadeghi, a…
Can a Drone Legally Fly Over Your House?
Anyone who flies a drone is a criminal and a creep and all drones should be banned from flying in the United States. The recent drone sightings in New Jersey and other states has really sparked an increased hatred and…
Japanese Joint-Use Airport Latest to Face Drone-Related Disruptions
A series of unauthorized drone sightings forced the temporary closure of Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, a strategic joint civilian-military facility in Japan’s Yamaguchi Prefecture, marking the latest in a growing pattern of drone incidents affecting airport operations worldwide according to NHK…
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…