Lawsuits, bans, privacy fights, and the case law being written around drones.
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 to fully disclose critical capabilities and operational practices, raising concerns about public accountability, accord
A critical legal battle over drone access to airspace is unfolding in Michigan, where operators are challenging the University of Michigan’s broad prohibition of unmanned aircraft over its properties. The case, heard Tuesday in the Michigan Court of Claims, could set a significant precedent for drone operators’ rights across the state via The Detroit News.…
Two men have been charged in connection with illegally exporting sensitive drone navigation technology that was later used in a deadly attack on U.S. forces, highlighting the critical importance of protecting advanced drone components from falling into hostile hands. The January 28, 2024 attack at Tower 22 military base in Jordan resulted in the deaths…
A surge in unauthorized drone activity near critical infrastructure has prompted urgent legislative action, as the Senate prepares to vote on comprehensive drone security measures, reports Detroit News. The Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, spearheaded by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), would significantly expand federal and local authorities’ ability…
The FBI Newark Field Office and New Jersey State Police have issued an urgent warning about a disturbing increase in incidents where pilots are being targeted with lasers by people who mistakenly believe they’re observing unauthorized drones. The warning comes amid rising concerns about potential deadly consequences if manned aircraft are misidentified as Unmanned Aircraft…
This is a follow-up to the initial drone video I made last week on the drones flying over New Jersey, which seems to be everywhere I look. This story
Federal authorities are intensifying their response to widespread drone sightings across the northeastern United States, with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asserting that there’s no evidence of foreign involvement in the incidents. The surge in reported sightings has led to temporary airport closures and growing demands for expanded drone countermeasure capabilities, reports The G
U.S. Customs and Border Protection documented a staggering 45,000 drone detections along the southwest border in 2023, with approximately 2,500 unauthorized incursions into U.S. airspace, highlighting the urgent need for expanded counter-UAS authorities. The revelations came during a critical House Homeland Security joint subcommittee hearing where federal officials pressed Congress for broader po
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