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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.
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FBI and DHS: No Evidence of Security Threats from Reported New Jersey Drone Sightings
Federal authorities have found no evidence that the recently reported drone sightings in New Jersey pose any national security threat or have connections to foreign actors. In a joint statement, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealed that many of the reported sightings likely involve misidentified manned aircraft operating legally in the area.…
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NJ Lawmaker Storms Out of ‘Amateur Hour’ FBI Drone Briefing
State Representative Brian Bergen, a former Apache helicopter pilot who helped establish the Army’s initial unmanned aircraft training battalion, walked out of Wednesday’s high-level security briefing at New Jersey State Police headquarters, calling it “amateur hour” and “worthless” in addressing the mysterious drone activities that have persisted across the state since mid-November. The dramatic
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New Jersey State Senator Calls for Drone Ban Amid Mysterious Night Flights
New Jersey State Senator Jon Bramnick (R-21) has called for a limited state of emergency to ban all drone operations as authorities investigate
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NFL Reports Surge in Stadium Drone Incursions as Congress Weighs Enhanced Security Powers
The National Football League revealed that unauthorized drone flights over stadiums jumped to 2,845 incidents in 2023, up from 2,537 in 2022, as the league joins federal agencies in pushing Congress to expand drone detection and mitigation authorities, reports Reuters. The mounting pressure for legislative action comes amid growing concerns about drone-related security threats at…
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US Customs Halts DJI Drone Imports, Citing Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns
The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has suspended imports of certain drones from Chinese manufacturer DJI, according to a Reuters report. This action stems from concerns related to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), a law designed to combat forced labor abuses in China’s Xinjiang region. Update 1: DJI confirmed the letter…
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Vantage Robotics Unveils Trace: The Pocket-Sized Nano Drone
Vantage Robotics has just launched Trace, a pocket-sized nano drone designed for covert aerial reconnaissance. This new drone is set to revolutionize the field of small UAVs, offering unmatched ISR capabilities at an affordable price. Specifications and Features Trace is a game-changer in the world of small drones. Weighing just 153 grams, it’s well below…
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Declassification of Drone Security Risks, DJI Air 3S Leaks, & Arrest for Shooting Drone
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News update. We have three stories for you this week. First, we have the DJI Air 3S leaks. Second, the chairs of the Homeland Security and Energy and Commerce committees are calling for declassification of national security risks for Chinese drones. Lastly, a man was arrested for shooting at a…
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