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Helicopter’s Close Call with Drone in Londonderry Raises Safety Concerns

A private helicopter reportedly experienced a "near miss" with a drone near the Foyle Bridge in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on Sunday.

Haye KestelooMar 25

DJI

Former Obama Official at the Center of Debate Over Support for Chinese Drone Maker DJI

Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch's goal? To take SZ DJI Technology Co., a controversial Chinese drone manufacturer, off a U.S. list.

Haye KestelooMar 19

Legal

Drone Drama at AFC Championship Leads to Probation and Fine for Pennsylvania Man

A High-Flying Hassle In a drone incident that briefly halted the AFC championship game, a Pennsylvania man’s drone flight over M&T Bank Stadium has culminated in a probation sentence and a fine. Matthew Hebert, the drone operator, found himself in hot water after his unmanned device took an unauthorized tour over the stadium during the…

Haye KestelooMar 17

Drones are more popular than ever, blurring the lines between fun and business. 🚁✨ The Pilot Institute just showcased some tough situations drone pilots navigate to stick to the rules in a new game show segment.

Legal

The Intricacies of FAA Drone Regulations: A Game Show Twist

The Pilot Institute just showcased some tough situations drone pilots navigate to stick to the drone regulations and rules in a game show segment.

Haye KestelooMar 15

DJI

Unwarranted Fears: The Truth Behind NC’s Law Enforcement DJI Drone Usage

In an investigation by CBS 17, concerns have been raised regarding the use of DJI drone technology used by law enforcement in North Carolina.

Haye KestelooMar 8

U.S. Legal Challenges: DJI Fights Back With Transparency and Facts

DJI

DJI Counters U.S. Legal Hurdles with Facts and Transparency

In a response from DJI's ViewPoints Team, the leading drone manufacturer addresses the proposed "Countering CCP Drones Act" introduced

Haye KestelooMar 2

United States

Drones Used to Smuggle Contraband into South Carolina Prisons: Man Sentenced to 10 Years

In a shocking case of high-tech smuggling, a Columbia man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for flying drones loaded with drugs and other contraband into two South Carolina prisons. The South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) reportedly worked tirelessly to apprehend the suspect, Brian Francis Williams Jr., who brought meth, crack,…

Haye KestelooMar 1

An image captured from a video displaying one of Wingenroth's drones undertaking a deer recovery mission, courtesy of Wingy Drone Services.

Wildlife

Drone Conviction Drama: The Man Who Challenged Wildlife Law

Navigating New Frontiers: The Controversy Over Drones in Deer Recovery In a landmark ruling that has sent ripples through the hunting community and legislative circles alike, Joshua Wingenroth of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, finds himself at the heart of a contentious debate over the use of drones in game recovery. Convicted of multiple wildlife violations for…

Haye KestelooFeb 28

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