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FAA

Red Cat Holdings Under Fire: Short-Seller Report Questions Army Contract Claims and Production Capabilities

Red Cat Holdings (NASDAQ: RCAT) faces intense scrutiny following a damaging report from short-selling firm Kerrisdale Capital that challenges the drone manufacturer’s claims about its U.S. Army contract value and production capabilities. The allegations, published on January 16, triggered an immediate 8% drop in the company’s stock price and sparked multiple legal investigations. Kerrisdale Capita

Haye KestelooJan 18

New Jersey

New Jersey Drone Privacy Case Highlights Regulatory Gaps in Residential Areas

A civil lawsuit filed in Burlington County, New Jersey, has brought attention to the growing challenges of regulating drone operations in residential areas. The case, which stems from a December 2021 incident in Mount Laurel, involves disputed claims about drone trespassing and property damage, highlighting the complex intersection of privacy rights and drone operations in…

Haye KestelooJan 8

The Growing Threat of Hostile Drones in Urban Areas

Department of Defense

Nevada Law SB11 Restricts Public Agency Drone Use, Bans DJI

Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), which took effect January 1, 2025, has introduced significant restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use by public agencies and law enforcement in Nevada. New Restrictions on Drone Sources The law requires Nevada’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) to create and maintain lists of prohibited countries, businesses, and entities from…

Haye KestelooJan 8

Russia

Russian Court Orders Yandex to Remove Oil Refinery Maps Over Drone Strike Concerns

A Moscow court has ordered Yandex, Russia’s leading search engine, to remove detailed maps and images of a strategic oil refinery following multiple drone attacks that have damaged infrastructure and injured workers. The ruling reflects growing concerns about openly available mapping data being used to coordinate drone strikes against critical infrastructure, according to Bloomberg News.…

Haye KestelooJan 3

North Carolina

North Carolina Eliminates State Drone Permit Requirement, Streamlining Operations for Commercial Operators

North Carolina is set to eliminate its state-level unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit requirements, marking a significant shift in drone regulation that aims to reduce bureaucratic overhead while maintaining safety standards. The change, taking effect December 1, 2024, removes the state-specific licensing requirement for commercial and government drone operators. Co

Haye KestelooDec 30

Legal

Engineer Charged in Procurement of US Drone Technology for Iranian Company

A former Analog Devices engineer faces federal charges for allegedly facilitating the illegal transfer of sensitive navigation components used in military drones, highlighting ongoing challenges in preventing critical drone technology from reaching restricted entities, reports Iran International. Mahdi Sadeghi, a dual US-Iranian citizen, pleaded not guilty to charges of violating US export control

Haye KestelooDec 28

United States

Can a Drone Legally Fly Over Your House?

Anyone who flies a drone is a criminal and a creep and all drones should be banned from flying in the United States. The recent drone sightings in New Jersey and other states has really sparked an increased hatred and uncertainty about drones. Many people believe they shouldn’t be allowed to even fly in American…

Russ 51 DronesDec 26

Police

NYPD Drone Program Lacks Transparency, Oversight Report Reveals

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

Haye KestelooDec 21

Legal

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