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DJI

Drone Patent Review Denied By PTAB: Textron vs. DJI

Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) denied a request by drone giant SZ DJI Technology Co. Ltd. to review a drone patent owned by Textron

Haye KestelooFeb 15

FAA

The Troubled Launch of SMS Novel’s Drone Surveillance in Memphis

A Promising Start Turns Sour In late 2021, SMS Novel, a company branding itself as a “Christian-based film company,” announced ambitious plans to deploy drone surveillance in Memphis, Tennessee, aiming to combat the city’s crime rates. The initiative, dubbed “Operation Memphis Guardian,” promised a high-tech approach to monitoring criminal activity, employing drones equipped with facial…

Haye KestelooFeb 15

Russia

The Evolution and Challenges of Russia’s Lancet Drones: A Step Toward Autonomous Warfare

Explore the advancements and obstacles faced by Russia's Lancet drones, propelling autonomous warfare. A must-read for tech enthusiasts.

Haye KestelooFeb 14

Michael DiCiurcio, a drone pilot from South Philadelphia, as depicted in one of his numerous drone videos (image courtesy of court exhibit).

FAA

U.S. Government Takes Action Against Reckless Flying Philly Drone Life in Philadelphia

U.S. Attorney's Office for Eastern District of Pennsylvania initiated legal proceedings against, Michael DiCiurcio, better known as Philly Drone Life.

Haye KestelooFeb 13

Todd Maxon pictured at his residence in Long Lake Township, Michigan, during October 2023. Photo provided by the Institute for Justice, courtesy of the Thomson Reuters Foundation.

United States

Drone Dispute in Michigan Raises National Privacy Concerns

The Battle Over Aerial Surveillance: A Michigan Case Could Redefine Privacy Rights In the quiet expanses of Long Lake Township, Michigan, what started as a local zoning dispute has escalated into a potential landmark legal battle over privacy rights and the use of drones for surveillance by governmental bodies, reports Context. The case, centered around…

Haye KestelooFeb 12