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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…
Louisville Police’s New Drone Initiative: A Game-Changer for Public Safety
Louisville Police Department (LMPD) has launched a new initiative to incorporate drone technology into their policing efforts. Announced by LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, this pilot program aims to enhance public safety by addressing issues such as missing persons, street racing,…
High-Flying Drug Smuggling: Drones at the Border
Drone Smuggling Operation Exposed Two men, from California and New York City, have been accused of using drones to transport narcotics from Canada into the United States. Yong Chen and an unnamed accomplice were reportedly charged following a criminal complaint…
Drone Pilot Jailed After Near-Miss with Aircraft at Aberdeen Airport
A drone pilot in Aberdeen, in the United Kingdom, has reportedly been jailed for endangering aircraft by flying his drone dangerously close to planes and helicopters near Aberdeen International Airport. Scott Finnie’s reckless actions breached strict no-fly zone regulations, risking…
Discover the Sky: Carnegie Free Library Hosts Drone Education Event
Community Workshop on Drone Safety and Use On May 18, drone enthusiasts and curious minds alike will gather at the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls for an exciting workshop titled “Drones 101.” This event, reportedly organized by Angle of…
Shaker Heights Debates Police Drone Purchase Amid Safety and Privacy Concerns
Debate Continues Over Police Department Request for Drones The Shaker Heights City Council continues to debate the police department’s request to purchase a $30,000 drone using forfeiture money. The discussion gained new urgency following a recent standoff involving an armed…
Ohio Bill Seeks to Tackle Drone Trespassing and Voyeurism
New Legislation Aims to Close Privacy Loopholes with Drones In a move to bolster privacy protections, Ohio legislators are considering a new bill that would make it illegal to use drones for trespassing and voyeurism on private property. The proposed…
Seed-Dropping Drones Combat Deforestation in Kosovo
In a groundbreaking effort to counteract deforestation in Kosovo, drones are being used to plant seeds rapidly and efficiently. This initiative, spearheaded by the non-profit organization Sustainability Leadership Kosova (SLK) in collaboration with Croatian company Project 02, aims to restore…
Russian Drone Unit Offers Elites a Safe Path to Serve
A special Russian military unit known as “Bars Kaskad” is recruiting the country’s elite to participate in drone operations far from the dangerous front lines in Ukraine, according to a recent announcement by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD). This…
DJI MINI 4K The Best Beginner and Budget friendly drone of 2024
DJI recently released the Mini 4K, which is essentially like the Mini 2 but a couple of hundred dollars less. The real question is what can you do with a $300 drone that films in 4K and weighs less than…
Connecticut DJI Drone Ban, DFR, Supreme Court, Philly Drone Life
Welcome to this week’s UAS News Update. This week, we have four stories to discuss: Connecticut, the DFR (Drone for First Responders Act), a Michigan court case, and a follow-up on the Philly YouTuber. Let’s get to it. Connecticut Senate…
