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FAA

Philly Drone Life: A Sky-High Legal Battle Over Reckless Flying

The lawsuit seeks to penalize DiCiurcio and prevent further illegal drone operations, underscoring the growing concerns about drone safety

Haye KestelooMay 2

United Kingdom

Over 370 Local Authorities Integrate Drone Byelaws and Policies into Drone Scene Platform

Grey Arrows Drone Club announced the integration of over 370 Local Authority Byelaws and Policies governing the recreational use of drones...

Haye KestelooMay 1

FAA

Should Flying Drones Near Sports Stadiums Be Illegal?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposes strict flight restrictions around sports stadiums, banning all flights below 3,000 feet within 3.5 miles of certain sports games. This rule, made permanent by Congress, has been expanded to include drones and model planes. Many hobbyists have inadvertently violated this rule, sometimes facing serious federal charges. The Drone Advisory…

Haye KestelooApr 30

Police

Clarkston Man Arrested for Allegedly Using Drone to Deliver Drugs

Police Seize 1,700 Fentanyl Pills and Other Narcotics in RV Park Raid In a recent development, Clarkston Police arrested 43-year-old Dustin Walton at an RV park on Friday after allegedly discovering approximately 1,700 fentanyl pills in his trailer. According to court documents, Walton also admitted to using a drone to make drug deliveries. Lewiston Police…

Haye KestelooApr 30

Australia

Long-Range Drone Targets Illegal Fishing in Great Barrier Reef

A new long-range drone has been successfully trialed by authorities to combat illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Aerosonde 4.7 drone, described as “virtually undetectable” to illegal fishers, is set to become a key tool in enforcing compliance and protecting the reef’s fragile ecosystem in Australia.. Drone Capabilities and…

Haye KestelooApr 28

Drone Incidents

RAF Stealth Fighter’s Near Miss with Illegally Flown Drone

An RAF F-35 Lightning stealth fighter jet narrowly avoided a collision with a drone flying at an illegal altitude over Norfolk, according to an official report from the UK Airprox Board (UKAB). The incident, which reportedly occurred on February 14, is believed to be the highest recorded near miss between an RAF aircraft and a…

Haye KestelooApr 27

United Kingdom

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

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