Lawsuits, bans, privacy fights, and the case law being written around drones.
Drone enthusiasts face unique challenges when flying in extreme weather conditions. This summer’s record-breaking heat and widespread wildfires have created new considerations for pilots. Safety remains paramount, both for the equipment and the operators themselves. In smoky conditions, visibility is the key factor. Pilots must maintain visual line of sight with their drones at all…
As these drones soar through the skies, some folks take matters into their own hands, attempting to shoot at your drone, which they perceive as
These cartel drones serve multiple purposes, from surveillance to potential attacks. In the Sonora region, just south of Arizona, rival criminal groups
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. You may notice Greg is absent. I’m Ben. I usually edit these news updates for you every Friday, but today I’m filling in as most of the team is in Oshkosh. We have three stories for you this week: A man was arrested for flying a drone over…
A 32-year-old man was recently arrested for operating a drone over SpaceX’s launch facility in Cameron County, Texas. The drone incident, reported by Valley Central, highlights the legal implications of flying unmanned aircraft near critical infrastructure. Unauthorized Flight Over Restricted Airspace On July 20, Cameron County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about an unauthorized…
The Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno has introduced a new course that’s taking journalism to new heights – literally. The “Introduction to Drone Filming” class is giving students hands-on experience with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), preparing them for a future where drones play an increasingly important role in storytelling, according…
A recent incident involving a drone flying dangerously close to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels during a beach flyover has sparked outrage and concern among aviation enthusiasts and drone operators alike. The event, which took place at Pensacola Beach, Florida, was captured on video and shared on social media, on the Blue Angels Fan Club…
In a recent Reddit post, a Texas-based agricultural drone operator shared a harrowing experience highlighting the potential dangers of the FAA’s Remote ID for drones. The incident has sparked a heated discussion among drone enthusiasts, who argue that the system compromises the safety of legal drone operations by exposing the pilot’s location to the public.…
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