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FBI Partners With Michigan On Drone Enforcement Near Detroit Airport

The FBI is collaborating with Michigan state agencies on drone enforcement near Detroit Metropolitan Airport, according to discussions at a Michigan Capitol Commission meeting held October 6, 2025. The partnership could establish a model for federal-state drone enforcement as authorities nationwide grapple with unauthorized flights near critical infrastructure. The development comes as the FBI act

Haye KestelooOct 7

The Growing Threat of Hostile Drones in Urban Areas

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Oakland Sheriff Urges Congress for Local Drone Counterauthority Amid Rising Threats

On May 25, 2025, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard pressed U.S. lawmakers in Washington to grant state and local law enforcement the authority to counter hostile drones, highlighting growing safety risks at public events. In an interview with The Detroit News, Bouchard, alongside U.S. Rep. Lisa McClain (R-Bruce Township), emphasized the urgency of addressing mysterious…

Haye KestelooMay 27

China

FBI Targets Chinese National in $15M Drone Smuggling Case Tied to Iran’s IRGC

The FBI unveiled a wanted poster for Baoxia "Emily" Liu, a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a conspiracy to smuggle U.S.-origin drone components

Haye KestelooMar 21

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Federal Agencies Seek Expanded Counter-Drone Powers as Border Incidents Surge

U.S. Customs and Border Protection documented a staggering 45,000 drone detections along the southwest border in 2023, with approximately 2,500 unauthorized incursions into U.S. airspace, highlighting the urgent need for expanded counter-UAS authorities. The revelations came during a critical House Homeland Security joint subcommittee hearing where federal officials pressed Congress for broader po

Haye KestelooDec 15

Chinese Drones in Spotlight Amid Maryland's Enforcement - Illinois Unleashes Police Drones for Event Security DJI drones pose national security threat of TikTok with wings - New DJI Zenmuse P1 and L1 payloads for DJI Matrice 300

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Cleveland Police Deploy Drone at Pro-Palestine Protest Despite Lacking DOJ Approval

A controversial drone deployment by Cleveland Police has sparked debate after officers used the unmanned aircraft to monitor protesters outside County Executive Chris Ronayne’s residence, despite lacking required Department of Justice authorization, reports Signal Cleveland. Unauthorized Surveillance Operation The Cleveland Division of Police confirmed through Sergeant Wilfredo Diaz that they oper

Haye KestelooNov 30

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Real Estate Developer Faces $270,000 FAA Fine for Harassing Unhoused People with Drones

A Pueblo real estate developer is facing substantial fines from the Federal Aviation Administration for repeatedly using drones to harass unhoused individuals. Henry “Hank” Borunda, who owns several downtown Pueblo properties including the La Bella Union Plaza, has been hit with a $270,000 penalty for alleged violations, according to a report from The Pueblo Chieftain.…

Haye KestelooNov 12

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FBI Thwarts Plot to Attack Nashville Power Grid Using Explosive-Laden Drone

A potentially catastrophic attack on Nashville’s critical infrastructure was prevented when the FBI arrested a 24-year-old Tennessee man who allegedly planned to crash an explosives-equipped drone into a power substation, according to the Department of Justice. The Drone Attack Plot Skyler Philippi’s plan went beyond typical infrastructure attacks, showcasing a concerning evolution in domestic ter

Haye KestelooNov 4

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Russian National Arrested for Smuggling Drone Tech to Russia

A Russian national living in Sarasota, Florida, was arrested on Monday for smuggling, money laundering, and illegally exporting technology that could be used in drone production to Russia. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the charges, highlighting the seriousness of the allegations, reports Reuters. The Charges and Allegations The indictment alleges that Denis Postovoy,…

Haye KestelooSep 17

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