Lawsuits, bans, privacy fights, and the case law being written around drones.
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…
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…
Russia's military found a way to disrupt SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, creating a challenge for the Ukrainian troops.
The complaint alleges that Stogner violated temporary flight restrictions with her drone to capture footage of a blowout in Crane County.
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.
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…
Louisville Police Department (LMPD) has launched a new initiative to incorporate drone technology into their policing efforts. Announced by LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, this pilot program aims to enhance public safety by addressing issues such as missing persons, street racing, and water rescues. The program’s budget is reportedly approximately $100,000, with funds coming from both…
Drone pilot jailed for endangering aircraft by flying his drone dangerously close to planes and helicopters near Aberdeen International Airport.
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