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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 from recreational pilots. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey…
Geofencing is a three-dimensional area that can restrict a drone from operating in or out of certain areas. DJI ca these as "Geo zones" - built into all their drones. While they can be tricky to navigate, G
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department has arrested two individuals for flying unauthorized drones in areas affected by the Eaton Fire
The Baltimore Ravens’ playoff victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers was briefly interrupted by unauthorized drone activity, marking the third such incident at M&T Bank Stadium in two years, reports The Baltimore Banner. This latest incursion highlights the growing challenges sports venues face in securing their airspace against unmanned aerial systems. Incident Details and Response Maryland…
A firefighting Super Scooper aircraft suffered wing damage after colliding with an unauthorized drone during critical operations over the Palisades fire in Los Angeles on Thursday, marking a serious escalation in drone interference with emergency response efforts. The incident forced the vital firefighting asset to be grounded amid one of the most devastating wildfire events…
Have you noticed that no one is talking about the strange drone sightings over New Jersey anymore? The topic has completely fallen out of the news cycle—no more coverage on major media outlets, television networks, or even social media. Even Antonio Brown posted on X asking, “What happened to the drones?” Well, they just disappeared.…
The Federal Aviation Administration has significantly expanded temporary flight restrictions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) across New York City and surrounding areas, including a new restriction over Manhattan’s Hudson Yards development near Teterboro Airport that will remain in effect until January 19, reports LoHud. The expansion follows weeks of reported drone sightings across the mid-Atl
The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded its temporary flight restrictions for drones to include parts of New York state, marking an unprecedented regional-scale restriction of civilian drone operations in response to ongoing reports of unexplained aerial activity. The extension follows an earlier ban covering 22 New Jersey communities, reports The Guardian. The new restrictions encompass…
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