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DJI Drone Ban in North Dakota: What You Need to Know
Hi everyone, welcome back to the channel! If this is your first time here, my name is Russ and this is 51 Drones. Although the DJI ban at the federal level was temporarily delayed by not including the Countering CCP…
Civil Air Patrol to Conduct Rare Drone Flights in D.C.’s Restricted Airspace
The Civil Air Patrol is set to perform a series of drone calibration flights in Washington D.C.’s highly restricted airspace, marking an unusual occurrence in one of the nation’s most tightly controlled aerial zones. The flights, scheduled from January 13…
House Homeland Security Chair Pushes Counter-Drone Bill Amid Party Division
The Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Mark Green (R-Texas), is making a renewed push for legislation that would enable state and local authorities to “take down” unidentified drones, though the initiative faces resistance even within Republican ranks.…
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…
FAA Implements Unprecedented Drone Flight Restrictions Across NY-NJ Region
The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded its temporary flight restrictions for drones to include parts of New York state, marking an unprecedented regional-scale restriction of civilian drone operations in response to ongoing reports of unexplained aerial activity. The extension follows…
Heightened Drone Detection Measures Deployed as New Jersey Officials Respond to Thousands of Sightings
Federal and state authorities have significantly ramped up drone detection capabilities across New Jersey following over 6,000 reported drone sightings since November 20, according to detailed briefings provided by Senator Andy Kim. The surge in reports has prompted an unprecedented…
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…
FAA Imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions For Drones Across New Jersey Amid Sighting Reports
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for drones over more than 20 critical infrastructure locations across New Jersey, responding to a recent surge in reported drone sightings. The 30-day restrictions, announced Thursday, cover key facilities…
Senate Poised to Vote on Landmark Drone Security Legislation Amid Rising Incidents
A surge in unauthorized drone activity near critical infrastructure has prompted urgent legislative action, as the Senate prepares to vote on comprehensive drone security measures, reports Detroit News. The Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems…
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…
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…
NYPD Recovers Large Commercial Drone Amid Heightened Regional Surveillance
The New York Police Department recently recovered an unusually large drone measuring over 5 feet in diameter from a Brooklyn sidewalk, adding an unexpected twist to the recent wave of mysterious drone sightings across the tri-state area. The unmanned aircraft…