Legal
Explore the legal aspects of drone technology. Stay informed on regulations, laws, and legal cases involving drones.
Chinese Tech Takeover: Are DJI-Powered Drones Too Risky for the U.S.?
Anzu Robotics: The American Facade Anzu Robotics, a U.S.-based startup, is making waves by selling drones equipped with technology from DJI, a Chinese firm. The New York Times reports that the company aims to appease U.S. concerns about Chinese-made drones,…
Russia’s Starlink Sabotage: New Threats to Ukraine’s Battlefield Internet
Russian Jammers Disrupt Crucial Starlink Service Russia’s military has found a way to significantly disrupt SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, creating a major challenge for the Ukrainian troops who depend on it for communication, coordination, and flying drones.…
Flying a Drone Near Arizona Wildfire? Think Again!
Wildcat Fire Rages On The Wildcat Fire, which started near Bartlett Lake in the Tonto National Forest on May 18, has burned over 14,000 acres. Currently, it’s 36% contained. Fire crews, engines, and helicopters are working tirelessly to control the…
Cleveland Police’s Drone Delay: What’s the Holdup?
Why the Long Wait for Crime-Fighting Tech? The FOX 8 I-Team has uncovered delays in Cleveland police getting drones and cameras, equipment other departments have used for years. Despite City Council approving drone purchases in 2022, the city only ordered…
Texas Attorney Defies FAA Drone Ban to Expose Environmental Disaster
Railroad Commission Files Complaint The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) has filed a complaint with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) against Sarah Stogner, an oil and gas attorney and candidate for the 143rd district attorney. The complaint alleges that Stogner violated…
Drone Pilot Grounded: Court Rules License Needed for Aerial Mapping
Drone Mapping Business Halted by Licensing Laws In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial mapping services without a state surveyor’s license. This decision highlights the tension between innovative technology…
Drones Smuggle Drugs Across Niagara River: 3 Suspects Caught in New York
High-Tech Drone Smuggling Operation Busted A smuggling operation that used drones to fly drugs from Canada into upstate New York has been uncovered, leading to the arrest of three suspects. The operation involved a newly purchased $630,000 house along the…
Drone Pilot Trespasses at Stryker’s Cork Plant
A drone pilot from Waterford was found guilty of trespassing after an incident at Stryker’s medical devices facility in Cork, Ireland. The court heard that Kieran Jones, 54, flew his drone over the plant without permission, causing alarm among the…
Louisville Police’s New Drone Initiative: A Game-Changer for Public Safety
Louisville Police Department (LMPD) has launched a new initiative to incorporate drone technology into their policing efforts. Announced by LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, this pilot program aims to enhance public safety by addressing issues such as missing persons, street racing,…
High-Flying Drug Smuggling: Drones at the Border
Drone Smuggling Operation Exposed Two men, from California and New York City, have been accused of using drones to transport narcotics from Canada into the United States. Yong Chen and an unnamed accomplice were reportedly charged following a criminal complaint…
Drone Pilot Jailed After Near-Miss with Aircraft at Aberdeen Airport
A drone pilot in Aberdeen, in the United Kingdom, has reportedly been jailed for endangering aircraft by flying his drone dangerously close to planes and helicopters near Aberdeen International Airport. Scott Finnie’s reckless actions breached strict no-fly zone regulations, risking…
Discover the Sky: Carnegie Free Library Hosts Drone Education Event
Community Workshop on Drone Safety and Use On May 18, drone enthusiasts and curious minds alike will gather at the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls for an exciting workshop titled “Drones 101.” This event, reportedly organized by Angle of…