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Temporary Flight Restriction
Temporary Flight Restriction Drones: Stay updated on Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) impacting drone operations. Learn how TFRs affect where and when you can fly drones.
FAA Launches Drone-Detection Testing in New Jersey to Address Rising Sightings Near Airports
In response to a surge in drone sightings near airports, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will begin a two-week drone-detection testing program in Cape May, New Jersey, starting April 14, 2025, according to a Reuters report. This initiative follows heightened…
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)…
Culver City Drone Operator to Plead Guilty in Landmark Super Scooper Collision Case
In a precedent-setting case highlighting the serious consequences of unauthorized drone operations during emergency response situations, a Culver City resident is scheduled to plead guilty Wednesday to federal charges after his drone collided with and damaged a firefighting aircraft during…
FAA Establishes Extensive No Drone Zone Around New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced comprehensive drone flight restrictions around New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome and surrounding areas for Super Bowl LIX. The temporary flight restrictions include substantial no-drone zones both on game day and during the week leading…
Drone Operator Faces Charges After Super Scooper Collision
A 56-year-old Culver City resident has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges after his drone struck and damaged a firefighting aircraft during the recent Palisades Fire. The incident resulted in temporary grounding of critical firefighting operations and substantial damage…
Swedish Court Sets Precedent: First-Ever Drunk Drone Operation Conviction
In a landmark case highlighting evolving drone regulations, a Swedish court has convicted a 55-year-old man of operating a drone while intoxicated, marking the country’s first such prosecution. The drunk drone incident, which occurred at a classic car event in…
White House Breaks Silence on East Coast Drone Mystery: ‘Not the Enemy’
In the first press briefing of President Trump’s second administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed today that the mysterious drone sightings over New Jersey and the East Coast in December 2024 were primarily FAA-authorized operations, with additional activity…
Understanding DJI Geo Zones and Drone Flight Restrictions
Geofencing is a three-dimensional area that can restrict a drone from operating in or out of certain areas. DJI implements these as “Geo zones” – built into all their drones. While they can be tricky to navigate, Geo zones serve…
Getting Instant Airspace Approval for Drone Flights Near Airports
Ever wonder if you’re allowed to fly your drone near an airport or how complicated the process actually is? Today, I’m going to show you the not-so-secret way to getting instant airspace approval – something every drone pilot should know…
DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip, Drone Hits Plane, Forged Part 107, & New Bill for Drone Use
Welcome to your Weekly UAS News Update! We have four stories for you this week: DJI Geofencing, DJI Flip vlog drone, a drone that hit an airplane, a New York man’s arrest (you’ll find out why), and lastly, a bill…
FBI Intensifies Investigation of Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft as Palisades Fire Claims Celebrity Homes
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has escalated its investigation into a serious drone incident that occurred during firefighting operations at the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County, with agents now canvassing high-profile neighborhoods for evidence. The collision between an unauthorized…
Two Drone Operators Arrested Near Eaton Fire, Sheriff Reports
The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has arrested two individuals for flying unauthorized drones in areas affected by the Eaton Fire, according to Captain Jabari Williams, reports Deadline. The arrests mark a significant enforcement action as authorities crack down on drone…