Lawsuits, bans, privacy fights, and the case law being written around drones.
On a quiet night in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, an NYPD drone proved its worth by helping apprehend two burglary suspects in minutes, highlighting the growing role of drones in urban policing. Exclusive video footage from the NYPD shows the drone’s rapid response to a 911 call, tracking suspects and guiding officers to their location with…
As gold prices climb above $3,300 per ounce, West African mine operators are deploying drones to curb illegal mining, protecting profits and reducing violent clashes. At Gold Fields’ Tarkwa mine in Ghana, surveillance drones recently uncovered abandoned equipment and contaminated water left by wildcat miners, highlighting a high-tech response to a growing challenge, Reuters reports.…
Louisiana has become the first U.S. state to authorize local law enforcement to intercept and disable drones posing credible threats to public safety.
In Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, drones armed with explosives have become the government’s latest weapon against gang leaders controlling over 80% of the city. A recent video released by the Haitian police showed explosions raining from the sky, signaling a high-stakes offensive to reclaim the streets. However, The NY Times reports that the Royal Canadian Mounted…
Criminals are increasingly turning to drones to smuggle and distribute illegal cigarettes across Europe, evoking new challenges for law enforcement and the drone industry. A recent report by consulting firm KPMG, commissioned by Philip Morris International, reveals that tobacco smugglers and black market sellers are leveraging drones and social media to deliver cigarettes, bypassing traditional…
Today, three Sonoma County residents, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging that its use of drones for code enforcement violates privacy rights. The suit claims that what began as a program to monitor illegal cannabis cultivation in 2019 has spiraled into widespread surveillance, with over 700…
Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau revealed during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing that the agency lacks precise data on the number of drones operating in U.S. airspace at any given time, sparking concerns among drone professionals and recreational pilots. This admission, reported by Newsweek, comes amid growing flight safety fears following recent aviation incidents, highlightin
On June 2, 2025, a routine traffic stop in Bennettsville, South Carolina, uncovered a sophisticated drone smuggling operation targeting Evans Correctional Institution, revealing the growing challenge of aerial contraband delivery in correctional facilities, according to WYFF News 4. Drones in Crime: A Rising Threat The Bennettsville Police Department initiated the bust during a traffic stop…
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