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British Airways Jet Narrowly Avoids Collision with Drone Over Kent

A British Airways A321 passenger jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while flying over Kent at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet. The incident

Haye KestelooApr 22

John Randle, the regional president of the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers in British Columbia, was in possession of a downed drone discovered near Matsqui prison in Abbotsford. Randle suspects the drone was employed for smuggling purposes, although no illegal items were located in its vicinity. (CBC News)

Canada

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 is implementing a multi-faceted approach to combat the issue, but the union representing correctional officers…

Haye KestelooApr 19

FAA

Drones Pose Challenges to Airport Safety and Security

Unauthorized drones near airports have become a concern for aviation safety and security. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits

Haye KestelooApr 17

Police

Elk Grove Police Introduces First Responder Drones

The Elk Grove Police Department in California is set to launch a new program that will deploy drones as first responders to emergency situations.

Haye KestelooApr 15

DJI

Drones Play Key Role in Exposing Alleged Pollution at Ship-Breaking Site

Senior Citizen’s Daily Drone Flights Spark Legal Battle In a David and Goliath-like battle, Mary Reynolds, a 73-year-old retiree from Vancouver Island, has won a partial legal victory against Deep Water Recovery Ltd., a ship-breaking company she accuses of polluting the shoreline near Union Bay, B.C. Reynolds’ weapon of choice? A DJI Mini 2 drone…

Haye KestelooApr 14

Chula Vista police drone - FAA approval for Chula Vista Police Department to fly beyond-visual-line-of-sight

FAA

State Supreme Court Declines to Hear Chula Vista Police Drone Case, Potentially Opening Door for Public Access to Some Footage

The California Supreme Court has denied the city of Chula Vista’s request to review a lower court ruling that could require the Police Department to release some of its drone footage to the public. This decision effectively upholds the December appellate court ruling, which questioned whether all drone footage should be considered confidential and exempt…

Haye KestelooApr 13

Drone Shop Owner Arrested, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2

DJI

Drone News: Drone Shop Owner Arrested for Flights, Baltimore Bridge TFR, Avata 2 Release and More?

Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update, and we have three stories for you this week. A drone shop owner gets arrested for prison drops.

Greg ReverdiauApr 5

Airbus

Near-Miss Incident Raises Concerns Over Drone Safety

British Airways Flight Narrowly Avoids Collision with Drone at 10,000 Feet A British Airways flight carrying around 180 passengers recently experienced a close call with a drone while approaching London Heathrow Airport. The incident, which occurred on January 3, has raised serious concerns about the dangers posed by illegally operated drones to commercial aviation, as…

Haye KestelooMar 30

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