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NDAA 2026: Local Police to Gain New Powers to Take Down Your Drone
We’ve tracked counter-drone legislation for years, but the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) changes everything for every drone pilot in America. The bill passed the House 312-112 on December 10 and awaits final Senate action this week before…
Drone Busts Chicago Railyard Burglary Before Coffee Time
Somewhere above a quiet Chicago railyard, a drone was doing its job, watching patiently, humming softly, and absolutely not impressed by what it was about to see. Early in the morning on December 5, while most of the city was…
Prisons Face a Growing Threat From Smuggling Drones
Drones were supposed to bring us sunset photos, roof inspections, and the occasional wedding video with questionable music choices. Instead, they are now running prison logistics like an airborne Amazon Prime, except the packages include drugs, phones, and the occasional…
Denmark’s Drone Airport Chaos Just Turbocharged Europe’s Counter-UAS Race
When multiple drones showed up over Danish airports and a key fighter base this fall, the Danish government realized it needed to invest in better counter-UAS (cUAS) measures, because the next time this occurs they may not be as lucky.…
Safer Skies Act Passes House: Local Police Can Now Take Down Drones At NFL Games
We’ve been reporting on stadium drone incidents for years, and Wednesday’s House vote changes everything for the 2026 World Cup and beyond. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safer Skies Act by a decisive 312-112 vote, authorizing state and…
22 Dead in Terra Drone Battery Fire: CEO Arrested Within 48 Hours
We’ve been tracking Terra Drone’s aggressive global expansion for years, but this week the world’s largest industrial drone service provider faces its darkest chapter. A fire at the company’s Jakarta office killed 22 employees on Tuesday, and Indonesian police have…
U.S. Sells China AI “Brains” But Blocks DJI Drone “Eyes” as a Security Threat
We’re living in a strange paradox: the U.S. is willing to sell China the “brains” that power advanced AI systems (because it pays), while blocking Chinese-made “eyes” like DJI camera drones under the banner of security and human rights. Different…
Man Guilty After Flying Drone Over MLB All Star Game
Mitchell Parsons Hughes, a 47 year old from Decatur, decided that the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park needed one more airborne participant, and instead of a fastball or a pop fly, he sent a wayward drone sailing…
DJI Avata 360 FCC Approval, NASA Drone Testing, Texas Drone Fishing
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. DJI gets FCC approval for a new Avata 360. NASA is testing new drone navigation software in Death Valley for future Mars missions. And Texas…
Rome Lab Secures $5M for Counter-Drone Detection as Mystery Drone Panic Fades
The Air Force Research Lab in Rome, New York just locked in $224.5 million in defense funding, including $5 million specifically for counter-drone detection systems. The timing is hard to ignore: this authorization comes exactly one year after the New…
Florida Faces Spike in Unauthorized Drone Flights
Florida is seeing a sharp rise in unauthorized drone flights as the holiday season pushes thousands of new drones into the hands of first time pilots, and aviation experts say many of these operators simply do not understand the rules…
Antigravity A1 First Flight Tutorial: Everything You Need To Know Before Takeoff
Hi everyone, welcome back to 51 Drones. I’ve been flying the Antigravity A1 for almost a month now, and I’ve pretty much gotten everything locked down. So what I want to do with this tutorial is help you visualize what…
