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Greenville Men Arrested for Attempting Drone Contraband Drop at Prison
Innovative Drone Smuggling Attempt Thwarted Near Ridgeland Correctional Institute In a case that highlights the growing issue of drone-assisted contraband smuggling, two men from the Greenville area have been arrested in South Carolina. Tavis Barnette, 42, and Joshua Bryan Lay,…
Police Drone Aids in Rescue of Unconscious Driver in Hingham Crash
Innovative Use of Drone Technology in Law Enforcement In a remarkable demonstration of modern policing technology, the Hingham Police Department successfully used a drone to locate an unconscious man involved in a serious car crash. The incident occurred early Saturday…
DJI Mavic 3 Pro Firmware v01.01.0500: Aligning with China’s New Drone Regulations
Comprehensive Firmware Update DJI, the world leader in civilian drones and aerial imaging technology, released a new firmware update for its Mavic 3 Pro drone on December 27, 2023. The update, designated as Aircraft Firmware v01.01.0500, is accompanied by updates…
Rogue Drone Incident Raises Security Fears During King’s Coronation
Amateur Drone Pilot’s Actions Spark Concerns of Russian Sabotage Fears of a possible Russian sabotage attempt gripped central London on May 6, the day of the King’s coronation. According to The Times, an amateur drone pilot breached a no-fly zone…
Drone News: Air Aware App, Stopping DJI Exports, PrecisionHawk Down, FAA Reauth, & Firmware Updates
Welcome to your weekly drone news update, Christmas edition. We have five stories this week where Air Aware was released. We have legislators urging the Pentagon to deny export licenses for DJI – that’s a troublesome one. Precision Hawk shuts…
A Disturbing Trend: Pueblo Man’s Drone Videos Spark Outrage and Investigation
Exploitation of the Homeless for Online Laughs Draws Condemnation In Pueblo, Colorado, a disturbing series of events has unfolded as Henry “Hank” Borunda, a local developer with significant property holdings, has been accused of using a drone to film and…
Urgent Warning: U.S. Susceptible to Drone Strikes
Sky High Risk: U.S. Open to Drone Attacks In an alarming revelation, a recent Wall Street Journal article highlights a critical vulnerability in the United States’ defense system: the nation is unprepared to counter drone terror attacks. Given the inventive…
Finnish Operation Uncovers Illegal DJI Drone Exports to Russia
Helsinki Exposes Hidden DJI Drone Exports to Russia In a major crackdown on illicit trade, Finnish authorities have uncovered an extensive operation involving the illegal export of thousands of mostly DJI drones to Russia, circumventing the European Union and US-imposed…
BA Boeing 787 Dreamliner Close Call: Was It Really a Drone?
High-Flying Mystery: Was Windsor’s Near-Miss Really a Drone? In a startling incident above Windsor, a British Airways jet narrowly avoided what appeared to be a drone, sparking concerns over airspace safety. However, the legitimacy of this encounter, considering the alleged…
Drone Disruptions: Elevated Concerns at Ravens Games
Security Risks as Drones Invade NFL Airspace at M&T Bank Stadium In a startling breach of security, the airspace above M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore witnessed an unprecedented eight drone violations during November, disrupting the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL games. This…
FAA’s “12 Days of Drones” Campaign: A Holiday Guide to Safe Drone Flying
Educational Initiative Aims to Enhance Drone Safety Awareness During the Festive Season As drones increasingly become popular gifts during the holiday season, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is stepping up to ensure that these high-tech toys are used responsibly and…
Autel Drones: Security Threat or Political Pawn?
Autel Robotics Responds to US Lawmakers’ Probe Demand Autel Robotics, a Chinese drone manufacturer, is at the center of a controversy following demands by a bipartisan group of 11 US House lawmakers for an investigation into its alleged ties with…