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FAA Grants Sinclair Historic Approval for Drone Operations Over People and Vehicles
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FAA Grants Sinclair Historic Approval for Drone Operations Over People and Vehicles

In a groundbreaking development for broadcast journalism, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Sinclair, Inc. a blanket approval to operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), better known as drones, over people and vehicles without requiring per-use waivers. This landmark authorization reportedly makes Sinclair the first broadcaster to receive such comprehensive permissions, signifi

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 Waivers Unlock New Horizons for Public Safety Drones in Fort Wayne’s DFR Program

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is paving the way for a revolution in public safety drone operations, with a landmark waiver granted to the Fort Wayne Police Department at the end of 2024. This first-of-its-kind approval, detailed in a Government Technology report, allows the Indiana agency to deploy drones as part of its Drone as…

Drone Intrusion Delays Bengals-Ravens Football Game: A Rising Challenge for Stadium Security
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DEFENSE Act Gains Sports Industry Backing to Combat Drone Threats at Stadiums

A bipartisan bill introduced on February 20, 2025, by Senators Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is set to enhance drone security at major U.S. sporting events. Known as the Disabling Enemy Flight Entry and Neutralizing Suspect Equipment (DEFENSE) Act, this legislation has earned strong support from the NFL, MLB, NCAA, and NASCAR, as…

You Didn't Know About This TFR — Operating Near Navy Ships
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The Invisible No-Fly Zone You Need to Know About

Did you know there is an invisible no-fly zone that could cost you your drone and your pilot license? On top of that, it can move at any time. Now, if you fly your drone anywhere near the coast, you need to know about this flight restriction, what happens if you break it, and more…

DJI Mini 4 Pro vs. DJI Flip – Battle of the Mini Drones
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DJI Mini 4 Pro vs. DJI Flip – Battle of the Mini Drones

This right here is DJI’s newest model, the Flip. It is designed to be more affordable and offers similar features to more expensive drones, and it folds in a different way. Now, this, on the other hand, is the Mini 4 Pro, a very popular, tried-and-true model with both hobbyist and commercial pilots. So, if,…

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