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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Extend Federal Counter-Drone Powers
Lawmakers Seek to Balance Security and Civil Liberties A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would extend the federal government’s authority to counter threats posed by drones while also safeguarding the rights of responsible drone…
DJI Drone Ban – Who Is On YOUR Side? AUVSI?
AUVSI’s Stance on Banning Chinese DJI Drones Now, AUVSI does not, and I repeat, does not support efforts that would bring about an immediate ban on Chinese drones. Michael Robbins, Co-CEO AUVSI Someone has some explaining to do. On February…
The Truth Uncovered: AUVSI’s Real Stance on DJI Drone Ban
The DJI Drone Ban Controversy at Hand In the realm of drone advocacy and legislation, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) stands as a towering influence, guiding the trajectory of drone policy in the United States. However, recent…
Connecticut’s Drone Dilemma: Navigating the Balance Between Security and Cost
Fears Over Foreign Drones Stir Legislative Action In a move that’s raising eyebrows and igniting debates, Connecticut is on the verge of banning towns from purchasing drones manufactured in China and Russia. This proposed legislation, spearheaded by top state Senate…
Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas: A Fortress Against Drones and Threats
Las Vegas Prepares for a Secure Super Bowl Experience Along with representatives from the league, FBI, and Secret Service, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas reportedly made a significant announcement in the center of Las Vegas as the city prepares for…
Las Vegas Declared ‘No Drone Zone’ for Super Bowl by FAA
Enhanced Security Measures for the Big Game The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially designated the Las Vegas area as a ‘No Drone Zone’ for the upcoming Super Bowl on February 11, reflecting a growing concern over drone-related security at…
FBI and CISA Warn Chinese Drones Are Threat and Compromise U.S. Security
A Warning from the FBI and CISA In a recent warning, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have raised alarms over the national security threats posed by Chinese-made drones. READ DJI’S RESPONSE:…
DJI Drone Ban Signed into Law! Should Recreational Pilots be Worried?
With all the recent news about DJI drones being banned at the federal level in the United States, many people are wondering if these bans may extend to consumer drones like the DJI Mavic series or even the DJI Mini…
Reckless Drone Pilot Breaches National Mall Airspace, Sparks Outrage
A Brazen Act of Irresponsibility The FPV drone community is in uproar following a highly irresponsible act by a Canadian drone pilot, Adrien Salv. Salv recently flew his FPV drone at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., performing a dive…
Banning DJI Drones in the USA: Why YOU Should Be More Concerned This Time!
American lawmakers are once again attempting to ban DJI drones, and this time they may actually succeed. They claim, as they usually do, that it’s in the interest of national security for the United States. But is that the actual…
The Growing Threat: Drone Incidents Over Crowded Stadiums
A chilling hush descended over the Ohio State-Maryland college football game when a drone was spotted ominously hovering above. With the safety of players and spectators at stake, officials took immediate action, pausing the game and evacuating the field. Fortunately,…
Security Alert: Drones Boost Border Crimes
Keeping a close eye on the borders is becoming increasingly challenging with the advent of drone technology, as Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stressed in a recent address to congressional staffers. Highlighting the incident in Pittsburgh earlier this month where…