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From Sky to Court: Unmasking Drone Voyeurism
A disturbing incident unfolded in Rhode Island, as police bodycam footage unveiled the confrontation between law enforcement and a convicted sex offender allegedly using a drone for voyeuristic activities. Christopher Jones, the offender in question, is accused of operating a…
National Security Takes Flight in China’s Drone Laws
China has announced a series of regulations aimed at managing the growing number of drones in its skies. Drone owners in the country will have to register with the government beginning next year, according to the first-ever national laws on…
Ukraine Reportedly Losing 10,000 Drones Monthly
A recent tweet suggests that Ukraine alone may lose up to 10,000 drones per month in the conflict with Russia. Brendan Schulman, former Vice President of Policy & Legal Affairs at DJI, retweeted this information, adding a financial perspective. If…
Illinois Unleashes Police Drones for Event Security
In a bid to bolster public safety, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill allowing increased use of police drones at public events. This decision comes just shy of a year since the devastating mass shooting at Highland Park.…
NYC Drone Approval? Aloft Air Control API, Mysterious Drone Leaks
Welcome to the weekly UAS news update. We have three exciting stories for you this week. The first one is that New York City is proposing to approve drones to fly in the city. However, let’s not get too excited…
Rogue Drone Operator Faces Court for Football Chaos
In a recent unprecedented football incident, a man faces legal repercussions for flying a drone over an ongoing match. The incident, causing an unexpected interruption, brought the match to a temporary halt. 27-year-old Lewis Franks is the man accused of…
From Hobby to Courtroom: Dublin Man’s DJI Drone Misstep
In Ireland, a man charged with the illegal operation of a DJI drone in Dublin Airport’s critical area now faces the prospect of a jury trial, according to court proceedings. Ainis Guzauskus, a 41-year-old father of two, had his original…
Response to Proposed DJI Ban, House Bill 2864, and the Countering CCP Drones Act
You may already be aware of the ongoing attempts to restrict the use of DJI drones in the United States. Last year, we faced House Bill H6572, which has re-emerged this year as House Bill H2864. This legislation, proposed under…
NYC’s Proposed Drone Rules to unlock the skies over Manhattan
The New York Police Department announced its plan to institute a drone permit process for the public. The proposed drone rules aim to regulate the launch and landing of drones within the city. The NYPD will hold a public hearing…
Dallas County’s Bold Venture into Robotics and Drones
Dallas County, in partnership with the North Texas Innovation Alliance, is putting out a call for innovators in the unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and robotics technology sphere. The aim is to integrate these technologies into their everyday functioning. To achieve…
Chinese-made Drones: High Performance, Higher Concerns
U.S. Authorities are deploying Chinese-Made drones in vast numbers, igniting Senator Marco Rubio’s ire. According to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documentation, state governments and local police departments across the east coast of the U.S. are acquiring and operating…
Pioneering Policing: Olean Cops Harness DJI Drone Power
In an initiative backed by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation (CRCF), the city police of Olean, New York will soon add a DJI drone to their arsenal. Mayor Bill Aiello expressed his surprise at the small size of the unarmed…