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Poland’s $2.5 Billion ‘Drone Wall’ to Secure Border with Russia and Belarus
Poland’s government, under Prime Minister Donald Tusk, has unveiled an extensive security plan for its eastern border with Russia and Belarus, reportedly involving a $2.5 billion investment into a project known as Shield-East. Fortifying the Eastern Front Defense officials in…
Police Drones Answering 911 Calls: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Drones to Respond to 911 Calls Imagine dialing 911 and seeing a drone at your doorstep instead of a police officer. This futuristic scenario could soon be a reality in parts of Colorado’s Front Range. Several local law enforcement agencies…
Nationwide Drops Long-Time Customers Using Drones and AI
A Decades-Long Relationship Ends Abruptly For 30 years, the Reslers faithfully insured their car and home with Nationwide, paying their premiums on time and rarely making claims. They built their 1,497-square-foot ranch-style home themselves in Colony Lake, Chapel Hill, and…
Man Faces Jail for Flying Drone Over Hangout Fest: Here’s Why It’s Illegal
Arrest at Hangout Fest for Drone Flight A 25-year-old man from Foley, Alabama is facing jail time after flying his drone over Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, violating local laws, reports AL.com. The arrest highlights the legal restrictions on drone…
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…