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Congress Wants Counter-Drone Powers at Wildfires, Not Just Stadiums - Drone Security: Bipartisan Effort to Safeguard America's Skies
FAA

Congress Wants Counter-Drone Powers at Wildfires, Not Just Stadiums

Three days after the House passed the SAFER SKIES Act authorizing local police to take down drones at stadiums, a bipartisan group of lawmakers quietly introduced the next phase of counter-drone expansion. The Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act (H.R. 6618) looks like a simple study request on the surface, but buried in its language is…

Super Bowl LX: FAA Grounds Drones Hard
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Super Bowl LX: FAA Grounds Drones Hard

Super Bowl Sunday is famous for wings, commercials, and at least one friend explaining formations like they invented football. Super Bowl LX, happening February 8, 2026 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, adds one more tradition to the list: aggressively restricted airspace. The FAA has released its official flight advisory at the request of the…

Drones Prove Deer Hunt Was Needed at Quabbin Park
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Drones Prove Deer Hunt Was Needed at Quabbin Park

When Massachusetts officials told residents a deer hunt was necessary at Quabbin Park, some locals were not convinced, as reported by the Boston Herald. They questioned the headcount, the math, and possibly the eyesight of whoever was doing the counting. So the state brought in an impartial referee that does not argue on Facebook. A…

University of Alabama Bans Drones Over Bryant-Denny Stadium on Game Days
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Safer Skies Act Passes House: Local Police Can Now Take Down Drones At NFL Games

We’ve been reporting on stadium drone incidents for years, and Wednesday’s House vote changes everything for the 2026 World Cup and beyond. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Safer Skies Act by a decisive 312-112 vote, authorizing state and local law enforcement to disable drones at major sporting events, a power previously reserved for…

FAA's Bold BVLOS Proposal: End Waivers, Ignite U.S. Drone Innovation Boom
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Florida Faces Spike in Unauthorized Drone Flights

Florida is seeing a sharp rise in unauthorized drone flights as the holiday season pushes thousands of new drones into the hands of first time pilots, and aviation experts say many of these operators simply do not understand the rules before taking off, which is creating safety risks across the state, as My News 13…

DJI Neo Amazon Deal: Sub-$200 4K Drone Hits Holiday Low Before December Deadline
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DJI Neo Amazon Deal: Sub-$200 4K Drone Hits Holiday Low Before December Deadline

We’ve been tracking DJI drone deals throughout the holiday season, and Amazon just dropped fresh discounts on the DJI Neo that make this palm-launched 4K drone the most accessible holiday gift for aspiring pilots. With prices starting at $199 and an additional $40 coupon available on the base model, you can put a capable aerial…

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