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In a move that’s more about politics than policy, House Republicans are pushing through a series of bills aimed at showing they’re tough on China. While many of these bills are unlikely to become law due to Democratic opposition, one…
Two NATO Countries reported Russian drone incursions into their airspace, raising tensions in the region. According to The Guardian, Romania and Latvia both experienced airspace violations by Russian drones, prompting swift responses from the military alliance. Romanian Airspace Breach Romania’s…
Green Day was mid-song Wednesday night at Comerica Park in Detroit when the band suddenly ran off stage because of a drone threat. The incident, which caused a brief pause in the concert, highlights the growing concern over drones in…
Members of the Caithness Diving Club made an unusual discovery during a recent dive at the Geo of Sclaites, Duncansby Head in Scotland. The divers found a DJI Mini drone at the bottom of the sea, complete with a memory…
A contentious Legal dispute has erupted in Arkansas, centering on the alleged unauthorized use of a drone for surveillance. According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, Clean Harbors, a hazardous waste disposal company, is facing serious consequences for a drone flight…
A Vancouver-based film company and its drone operator have been hit with a $30,000 fine for illegally flying a drone too close to a pod of killer whales off Vancouver Island. This marks the first time in Canada that a…
Essential Safety Protocols for Drone Pilots Drones have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, raising concerns about privacy and property rights. As these unmanned aerial vehicles soar through the skies, some individuals have taken matters into their own hands, attempting…
Canada‘s women’s soccer team finds itself embroiled in controversy at the 2024 Paris Olympics due to a drone spying incident. According to a report by AP News, the team has been penalized and its coach suspended following the use of…
Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. You may notice Greg is absent. I’m Ben. I usually edit these news updates for you every Friday, but today I’m filling in as most of the team is in Oshkosh. We have…
Canada‘s 2-1 victory over New Zealand in their Olympic soccer opener has been overshadowed by a drone spying scandal that goes far beyond a single incident. The scandal erupted when New Zealand lodged a formal complaint to the IOC, alleging…
New Zealand has filed a formal complaint with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after a Canadian soccer team staff member allegedly used a drone to record their training session in Saint-Étienne. The incident, reported by ESPN, has sparked controversy just…
A 32-year-old man was recently arrested for operating a drone over SpaceX’s launch facility in Cameron County, Texas. The Drone Incident, reported by Valley Central, highlights the Legal implications of flying unmanned aircraft near critical infrastructure. Unauthorized Flight Over Restricted…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched an investigation into a Drone Video captured at Pensacola Beach, Florida, earlier this month. The footage, which shows a drone flying perilously close to the Blue Angels as they returned from an airshow,…
We have three stories for you this week: a drone pilot that flies above the Blue Angels (not good), the FAA finally gets a FRIA map, and lastly, a burglary suspect that was caught in the act by a police…
In a landmark case, Fengyun Shi, a Chinese graduate student, has pleaded guilty to charges under the Espionage Act for using a drone to photograph classified U.S. Navy vessels. This marks the first known conviction under a World War II-era…
60-Year-Old Faces Charges of Menacing and Weapon Possession On June 19, 2024, Joseph H. Dishaw, a 60-year-old man from Ogdensburg, NY, was arrested by State Police for menacing in the 2nd degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the…
US and Israeli drones are facing increasing threats from Iran-backed militant groups. Recently, several high-value drones have been shot down, raising questions about their effectiveness and future use in contested environments. Drone Attacks and Losses Since October, the US has…
Een eerste bezoeker van de TT-races op het eiland Man heeft een boete gekregen van £500 ($615) voor het te dicht bij het racecircuit vliegen met een drone tijdens een kwalificatiesessie. Rory Neale, uit Nuneaton in Warwickshire, werd betrapt toen hij zijn drone...
Google’s Wing, a drone delivery startup, dropped a new video explaining why they chose not to use parachutes for their delivery drones. The company highlighted reliability issues and loss of control as key reasons. Parachute Problems Wing evaluated several methods…
Eurofighter raakt drone bij landing Een Eurofighter straaljager botste vorige week tijdens de landing op Manching Airport in Beieren tegen een drone. De piloot merkte de botsing niet op, maar na de landing werd schade geconstateerd. Het incident met de drone, dat geen...
Russia has begun installing anti-drone nets over critical infrastructure in Moscow. This move comes in response to a series of drone attacks that have penetrated deep into Russian territory. The photo shows a construction site with large metal poles and…
Bayraktar TB2 Drone Incident Reported in Oromia A Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 military drone, equipped with “MAM-L” laser-guided smart munitions, has reportedly crashed or been shot down in Ethiopia’s Horo Guduru Welega Zone in the Oromia region. What We Know So…
Een dronepiloot in Aberdeen, in het Verenigd Koninkrijk, heeft naar verluidt gevangenisstraf gekregen omdat hij vliegtuigen in gevaar had gebracht door met zijn drone gevaarlijk dicht langs vliegtuigen en helikopters te vliegen in de buurt van Aberdeen International Airport. Scott Finnie overtrad met zijn roekeloze acties de strikte regels van het vliegverbod, waardoor...
Overview of a Startling Drone Incident In a shocking error, Russia‘s military forces mistakenly targeted their own territory, dropping a drone on a kindergarten in the village of Oktyabrsky, close to the Ukrainian border. This incident adds to a growing…
14-jarige jongen in ziekenhuis opgenomen met snijwonden Een 14-jarige jongen is zondagochtend in het ziekenhuis opgenomen nadat hij verwondingen had opgelopen door een commerciële drone die hij bestuurde bij de Dania Beach Fishing Pier in Florida. Het incident, dat rond 9.00 uur plaatsvond, liet...
Een RAF F-35 Lightning stealth gevechtsvliegtuig heeft ternauwernood een botsing voorkomen met een drone die op illegale hoogte vloog boven Norfolk, volgens een officieel rapport van de UK Airprox Board (UKAB). Het incident, dat naar verluidt plaatsvond op 14 februari,...
Pilot Reports Close Encounter at 10,000 Feet A British Airways A321 passenger jet reportedly narrowly avoided a collision with a drone while flying over Kent at an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet. The incident, which occurred on January 3, 2024,…
Unauthorized drones near airports have become a significant concern for aviation safety and security. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibits these flights due to the risks they pose to other aircraft and their potential to disrupt air traffic control. Local…
Invasion of Privacy Raises Concerns A Draper couple, Drew and Lorene Joosten, are alerting their neighbors after a disturbing incident involving a drone outside their home. The drone, with its green lights pointed towards their windows, hovered for about two…
A private helicopter reportedly experienced a “near miss” with a drone near the Foyle Bridge in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, on Sunday. The incident has raised concerns about the illegal and dangerous operation of drones in restricted airspace, prompting Police to…
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