Legal
Explore the legal aspects of drone technology. Stay informed on regulations, laws, and legal cases involving drones.
China Uses Drone Surveillance to Harass Foreign Journalists
A recent report by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China (FCCC) has shed light on the increasing surveillance and harassment faced by foreign journalists working in China. The report, based on a survey of FCCC members, reveals that Chinese authorities…
The Case Against Drone Delivery: Why Amazon and Walmart Should Abandon Their Airborne Ambitions
In a recent opinion piece published by Bloomberg, the author, Leticia Miranda argues that despite the allure of drone delivery, it has proven to be more trouble than it’s worth for retail giants like Amazon and Walmart. While technological advancements…
Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?
Welcome to our weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops. The Baltimore Bridge collapse TFR. And then, lastly, a possible DJI Avata 2 release next…
Near-Miss Incident Raises Concerns Over Drone Safety
British Airways Flight Narrowly Avoids Collision with Drone at 10,000 Feet A British Airways flight carrying around 180 passengers recently experienced a close call with a drone while approaching London Heathrow Airport. The incident, which occurred on January 3, has…
Two Men Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Drugs into Prison with Drone
In a brazen attempt to smuggle contraband into a West Tennessee prison, two men were apprehended by the Bells Police Department on Wednesday night. The suspects were caught with a drone and a variety of illegal items, including fentanyl pills,…
St. Louis Enacts Law Regulating Commercial Surveillance Drones
On Tuesday, St. Louis Mayor signed into law a bill aimed at regulating the use of commercial surveillance drones in the city. The legislation, proposed by Alderwoman Alisha Sonnier of Tower Grove East, comes in response to concerns raised earlier…
Sky Rivals: The DJI Air 3 and Cogito Specta Air Face-off
In the rapidly evolving drone market, two aerial contenders, the DJI Air 3 and the Cogito Specta Air, recently underwent a comprehensive comparison by Chris and Jack from Half Chrome, sparking interest and speculation among tech enthusiasts. The comparison delved…
Helicopter’s Close Call with Drone in Londonderry Raises Safety Concerns
A private helicopter reportedly experienced a “near miss” with a drone near the Foyle Bridge in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on Sunday. The incident has raised concerns about the illegal and dangerous operation of drones in restricted airspace, prompting police to…
The Age of Autonomous Combat: Ukraine’s Leap into Terminator Drones
Dawn of Terminator Drones: Warfare Transformed In an eye-opening display of technological advancement, a video released on March 20th by Ukrainian drone fundraiser Serhii Sternenko has introduced the world to a new kind of war machine: the target-seeking Terminator drone.…
Former Obama Official at the Center of Debate Over Support for Chinese Drone Maker DJI
Concerns about national security are raised by the former attorney general’s covert push It’s been revealed that Loretta Lynch, the former Attorney General of the United States during the Obama administration, secretly attempted to sway the Department of Defense. Her…
Drone Drama at AFC Championship Leads to Probation and Fine for Pennsylvania Man
A High-Flying Hassle In a drone incident that briefly halted the AFC championship game, a Pennsylvania man’s drone flight over M&T Bank Stadium has culminated in a probation sentence and a fine. Matthew Hebert, the drone operator, found himself in…
The Intricacies of FAA Drone Regulations: A Game Show Twist
The Murky World of Recreational and Commercial Drone Use As the popularity of drones continues to soar, the line between recreational and commercial use has become increasingly blurred. In a recent game show segment, the Pilot Institute offers a glimpse…