Lawsuits, bans, privacy fights, and the case law being written around drones.
Texas is leveraging drone technology as part of its ongoing efforts to secure the southern border and curb illegal immigration. According to a recent update from the Office of the Texas Governor, the Texas National Guard is using drones equipped with thermal imaging and GPS capabilities to assist law enforcement in detecting and apprehending individuals…
A UK pilot and his drone equipment ordered destroyed after pleading guilty to multiple offenses involving dangerously high drone flights.
Georgia’s Department of Corrections is grappling with an alarming surge in drone-related security breaches at state prisons, according to recent testimony before a state Senate panel. The situation has escalated to the point where drones are suspected of delivering weapons used in violent incidents, reports the Georgia Recorder. Drone Deliveries and Prison Violence Department of…
A Vancouver-based film company and its drone operator have been hit with a $30,000 fine for illegally flying a drone too close to a pod of killer whales off Vancouver Island. This marks the first time in Canada that a fine has been issued for the unlawful use of a drone to capture footage of…
A recent panel discussion at the Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City highlighted the growing debate over police use of drones. The discussion, reported by Maryland Matters, focused on the benefits and concerns surrounding law enforcement agencies employing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for surveillance and emergency response. Montgomery County’s Drone Program Montgom
A tourist’s illegal drone flight over Yellowstone National Park has ignited a debate about drone usage in protected areas and its impact on wildlife. The incident, reported by the Instagram account Tourons of Yellowstone, highlights the ongoing challenges park authorities face in enforcing drone regulations and educating visitors about the rules. Unaware of the Ban…
A Montana-based drone pilot and business owner is pushing back against proposed legislation that would ban certain Chinese-made drones, according to an email exchange shared with DroneXL. Senator Tester’s Proposed Ban Targets DJI Drones Eric Larson, owner of Shashin Studio LLC in Billings, Montana, voiced strong opposition to the Countering CCP Drones Act (S. 4792)…
AVSS, a leading drone parachute recovery system manufacturer, has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the recent Category 2 Declaration of Compliance (DOC) for the AVSS PRS-M3E, a drone parachute for the DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise and DJI Mavic 3 Thermal. This approval allows operators to legally fly these drones over people…
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