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Myrtle Beach Police Harness Drones for Public Safety
The Dawn of Drone Policing In a recent surge of technological adoption, the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD) has turned to an advanced fleet of drones to bolster community safety and streamline law enforcement processes. Drones, a game-changer in modern…
Michigan Supreme Court Sidesteps Drone Privacy Debate in Landmark Ruling
A Drone’s Eye View on Privacy Concerns The Michigan Supreme Court recently avoided a definitive stance on whether drones can be used by the government for surveillance without a warrant. This decision reportedly stemmed from a longstanding dispute involving Todd…
Reckless Drone Pilot Arrested for Endangering Passenger Plane in China
In late April 2024, a young man from Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, was reportedly arrested for illegally flying a modified DJI drone dangerously close to a passenger plane. The incident occurred above the G94 highway, where the drone pilot brazenly…
Drones Revolutionize Landmine Detection in Ukraine
In a groundbreaking development, drones equipped with advanced computer vision software are being deployed to detect and defuse landmines littering the war-torn landscape of Ukraine. The UN and Armed Forces of Ukraine recently invited the team from Safe Pro AI…
Philly Drone Life: A Sky-High Legal Battle Over Reckless Flying
The U.S. Government vs. Philly Drone Life The case of Michael DiCiurcio, a South Philadelphia drone enthusiast known as Philly Drone Life, has once again taken flight in the spotlight. Earlier this year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern…
Over 370 Local Authorities Integrate Drone Byelaws and Policies into Drone Scene Platform
Grey Arrows Drone Club Spearheads Comprehensive Data Mapping Project In a significant development for recreational drone enthusiasts, Grey Arrows Drone Club has announced the integration of over 370 Local Authority Byelaws and Policies governing the recreational use of drones into…
Should Flying Drones Near Sports Stadiums Be Illegal?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposes strict flight restrictions around sports stadiums, banning all flights below 3,000 feet within 3.5 miles of certain sports games. This rule, made permanent by Congress, has been expanded to include drones and model planes.…
Clarkston Man Arrested for Allegedly Using Drone to Deliver Drugs
Police Seize 1,700 Fentanyl Pills and Other Narcotics in RV Park Raid In a recent development, Clarkston Police arrested 43-year-old Dustin Walton at an RV park on Friday after allegedly discovering approximately 1,700 fentanyl pills in his trailer. According to…
Long-Range Drone Targets Illegal Fishing in Great Barrier Reef
A new long-range drone has been successfully trialed by authorities to combat illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Aerosonde 4.7 drone, described as “virtually undetectable” to illegal fishers, is set to become a key…
RAF Stealth Fighter’s Near Miss with Illegally Flown Drone
An RAF F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone flying at an illegal altitude over Norfolk, according to an official report from the UK Airprox Board (UKAB). The incident, which reportedly occurred on February 14,…
British Airways Jet Narrowly Avoids Collision with Drone Over Kent
Pilot Reports Close Encounter at 10,000 Feet A British Airways A321 passenger jet reportedly narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while flying over Kent at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet. The incident, which occurred on January 3, 2024,…
Prison Drones: The Evolving Threat of Contraband Smuggling
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is grappling with a growing problem: drones being used to smuggle contraband into prisons. Guards say the illicit goods, including drugs and weapons, are fueling violence against staff, reports CBC. In response, the CSC…