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Mexican Cartels Escalate Drone Warfare: Border Patrol Faces New UAV Threats

An internal Department of Homeland Security memo shows that Mexican drug cartels authorized the deployment of weaponized drones against U.S. Border

Haye KestelooFeb 3

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Autel Added to CMC List, NEW Matrice 4, DroneUp Contract Ended, DOD Expands LAANC

We have four stories for you this week: Autel and others added to the DoD CMC list, DJI releases the Matrice 4, Walmart ends their contract with DroneUp, and the DoD expands LAANC. Let’s get to it! Autel Added to DoD Chinese Military Complex List Autel has been added to the DoD Chinese Military Complex…

Greg ReverdiauJan 10

The Growing Threat of Hostile Drones in Urban Areas

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Nevada Law SB11 Restricts Public Agency Drone Use, Bans DJI

Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), which took effect January 1, 2025, has introduced significant restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use by public agencies and law enforcement in Nevada. New Restrictions on Drone Sources The law requires Nevada’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) to create and maintain lists of prohibited countries, businesses, and entities from…

Haye KestelooJan 8

The Drone Dilemma: Balancing Security and Industry Needs

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China Condemns US Drone Security Investigation as ‘Irresponsible’

China’s Commerce Ministry issued a sharp rebuke to U.S. investigations into potential security risks posed by Chinese drone systems, calling the probe “extremely irresponsible” and demanding an immediate halt to what it termed “erroneous practices.” The statement comes in response to the U.S. Commerce Department’s announcement last week that it is considering new restrictions or…

Haye KestelooJan 7

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The Pentagon turns to AI-powered kamikaze drones

The Pentagon has announced an $8.8m contract with Israeli company XTEND that will see the acquisition of kamikaze drones for combat teams.

Josh SpiresJan 7

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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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