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Arizona Proposes Law Enabling Police to Take Down Drug-Trafficking Drones Near Mexican Border
A new piece of legislation in Arizona could grant local law enforcement the authority to intercept and disable drones suspected of drug trafficking within 30 miles of the Mexican border. The bipartisan-supported measure reportedly addresses cartel drone operations while raising…
DJI Explains Sudden Removal of Geofencing Restrictions
DJI, the world’s largest drone manufacturer, has provided a detailed explanation for its recent decision to remove geofencing restrictions from its drones, including those preventing flight near sensitive areas like the White House, in an interview with The Verge. The…
Mexican Cartels Escalate Drone Warfare: Border Patrol Faces New UAV Threats
An internal Department of Homeland Security memo reveals that Mexican drug cartels have authorized the deployment of weaponized drones against U.S. Border Patrol agents and military personnel, marking a significant escalation in the sophistication of cartel drone operations. According to…
Monmouth County Sheriff Criticizes FAA Over Mysterious Drone Operations
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden slammed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Tuesday night regarding their handling of hundreds of mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and New York during November and December. The criticism comes as the White House has…
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…