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Drone Pilot Charged After Flying Over “Second Pentagon”
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Drone Pilot Charged After Flying Over “Second Pentagon”

A drone pilot in Maryland is now facing federal charges after allegedly flying over one of the most sensitive military sites in the United States and posting the footage to his YouTube channel, as FOX Baltimore reports. According to an affidavit filed in U.S. District Court for Maryland, Stuart Dale Bennett was identified by the…

North Arkansas College Joins FAA UAS-CTI Program
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North Arkansas College Joins FAA UAS-CTI Program

A small college in Harrison, Arkansas just stepped onto a national stage. The Federal Aviation Administration has selected North Arkansas College’s Uncrewed Aerial Systems program for its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative, known as UAS CTI. The information was released by the North Arkansas College on their website. That puts Northark inside an elite…

Santa Maria PD Eyes Drones for 90 Second Response
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Santa Maria PD Eyes Drones for 90 Second Response

Santa Maria Police Department wants to shave precious seconds off emergency response times, and they are looking up to do it. The department is exploring a Drone as a First Responder program, also known as DFR, that could put a drone over an emergency scene in under two minutes. In many cases, that means the…

10 Tips Every New Drone Pilot Needs Before That First Flight
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10 Tips Every New Drone Pilot Needs Before That First Flight

Crashes happen fast. But they’re avoidable. If you just unboxed a brand new drone and your hands are sweaty thinking about that first takeoff, I get it. A few simple steps can keep your drone safe, keep you compliant with the FAA, and get you flying with confidence. I put together 10 tips that cover…

DJI Mini 3 Is the Perfect First Drone and It’s On Sale
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DJI Mini 3 Is the Perfect First Drone and It’s On Sale

If you are new to drones, welcome to the sky. It is windy up here, sometimes confusing, often addictive, and occasionally full of warnings written in very small text. The DJI Mini 3 is the kind of drone that gently takes your hand, points at the horizon, and says relax, I got this. Also, I…

FAA's ICE NOTAM Gets Teeth: Change 13 Is the Enforcement Escalation Drone Pilots Should Fear - FAA Cracks Down on Drone Violations with $341,413 in Proposed Penalties - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024: Key Changes for Drones and Advanced Air Mobility
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FAA names and shames drone pilots hit with fines up to $36,770 in 2025 enforcement sweep

The FAA posted a public enforcement summary to its social media accounts on February 6, detailing fines and license actions against drone operators for violations spanning 2023 through 2025. The agency’s tone was blunt. “The FAA will take decisive action against drone operators who ignore safety rules or operate without authorization,” said FAA Chief Counsel…

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