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Historic Military Aircraft Conversions Reveal Early Roots of Modern Drone Technology

A fascinating new book uncovers how the U.S. military’s decades-long practice of converting manned aircraft into remotely piloted vehicles laid the groundwork for today’s drone technology. Author Frederick A. Johnsen details this largely overlooked aspect of aviation history in “Q-Birds: American Manned Aircraft as Drones.” The military’s drone conversion programs, which began in the 1920s,…

Haye KestelooDec 21

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Buttigieg Downplays NJ Drone Reports, Sparking Local Backlash

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg found himself in hot water this week after dismissing widespread reports of mysterious drones over New Jersey, suggesting the Garden State would be an unlikely choice for unusual aerial activity. His comments came as federal agencies grapple with over 5,000 reported sightings since mid-November. “I mean no disrespect to New Jersey…

Haye KestelooDec 21

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Rand Paul Blocks Drone Detection Bill Amid Surge in Northeast Sightings

Senator Rand Paul has blocked legislation aimed at expanding drone detection capabilities for state and local authorities, despite recent concerns over mysterious drone sightings across northeastern states, reports The Hill. The Kentucky Republican, who is set to chair the Senate Homeland Security Committee, contested the Democratic-led initiative on grounds that it would unnecessarily expand gove

Haye KestelooDec 19

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Multiple Drone Sightings Reported Near Hill Air Force Base Amid Nationwide Military Installation Incidents

Hill Air Force Base officials have confirmed recent unmanned aerial system sightings in the vicinity of the installation, adding to a growing pattern of drone activity reported near military facilities across the United States. The sightings come as federal authorities investigate thousands of similar reports along the East Coast, where drone activities have affected operations…

Haye KestelooDec 17

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National Security Council: Recent East Coast Drone Sightings Pose No Public Safety Risk

Recent drone sightings across New Jersey and other East Coast states have been confirmed as legitimate civilian and law enforcement operations, according to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby. Speaking to CNN’s AC360 on Monday, Kirby emphasized that extensive analysis has revealed no security threats from the observed drone activity. The surge in reported sightings…

Haye KestelooDec 17

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Multiple Drone Incursions Force Temporary Shutdown at Ohio’s Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

Ohio’s largest military installation, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, experienced its first-ever confirmed drone incursions, forcing a four-hour airfield shutdown and adding to a growing pattern of unmanned aircraft incidents at U.S. military installations. Base spokesman Purtiman confirmed multiple unidentified drone systems of varying sizes and configurations were detected over the

Haye KestelooDec 15

Legal

NDAA Update, Agri Spray and EAVision Release Spray Drone, Mini 5 Leaks

We have three key stories for you this week: an NDAA update, Agri Spray and EAVision’s release of the J100 spray drone, and Mini 5 leaks.

Greg ReverdiauDec 13

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Legal Hurdles Stall US Counter-Drone Defense Capabilities Amid Growing Threats

The rapid evolution of drone warfare in the Russia-Ukraine conflict has exposed critical gaps in America’s counter-drone capabilities, with regulatory complexity emerging as a major obstacle to deploying effective defensive systems. The conflict has demonstrated unprecedented applications of both aerial and maritime drones, compelling U.S. policymakers to confront a fragmented legal landscape ill-

Haye KestelooDec 9

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