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Eurofighter Damaged by Drone Collision at Bavarian Airport
Eurofighter jet collided with drone while landing at Manching Airport in Germany. The pilot didn't notice the collision, but damage was found.
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Police Drones Answering 911 Calls: The Future of Law Enforcement?
Drones to Respond to 911 Calls Imagine dialing 911 and seeing a drone at your doorstep instead of a police officer. This futuristic scenario could soon be a reality in parts of Colorado’s Front Range. Several local law enforcement agencies are exploring the idea of deploying drones as first responders to 911 calls. Even the…
Legal
Nationwide Drops Long-Time Customers Using Drones and AI
A Decades-Long Relationship Ends Abruptly For 30 years, the Reslers faithfully insured their car and home with Nationwide, paying their premiums on time and rarely making claims. They built their 1,497-square-foot ranch-style home themselves in Colony Lake, Chapel Hill, and believed they were in a low-risk area. But last September, they received a nonrenewal notice…
FAA
Man Faces Jail for Flying Drone Over Hangout Fest: Here’s Why It’s Illegal
Arrest at Hangout Fest for Drone Flight A 25-year-old man from Foley, Alabama is facing jail time after flying his drone over Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores, violating local laws, reports AL.com. The arrest highlights the legal restrictions on drone flights over public beaches and event venues. Illegal Drone Flights Detective Carl Wittstruck of the…
Ukraine
Russia’s Starlink Sabotage: New Threats to Ukraine’s Battlefield Internet
Russia's military found a way to disrupt SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, creating a challenge for the Ukrainian troops.
FAA
Texas Attorney Defies FAA Drone Ban to Expose Environmental Disaster
The complaint alleges that Stogner violated temporary flight restrictions with her drone to capture footage of a blowout in Crane County.
Legal
Drone Pilot Grounded: Court Rules License Needed for Aerial Mapping
In a decision, a federal appeals court ruled that a North Carolina drone pilot cannot offer aerial mapping services without a state surveyor's license.
Ireland
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 staff, reports the Irish Examiner. Pilot’s Unpermitted Drone Flight Kieran Jones, of 9 Deerpark, Clonlea…
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