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Department of Defense

Historic Military Aircraft Conversions Reveal Early Roots of Modern Drone Technology

A fascinating new book uncovers how the U.S. military’s decades-long practice of converting manned aircraft into remotely piloted vehicles laid the groundwork for today’s drone technology. Author Frederick A. Johnsen details this largely overlooked aspect of aviation history in “Q-Birds: American Manned Aircraft as Drones.” The military’s drone conversion programs, which began in the 1920s,…

Haye KestelooDec 21

Department of Defense

Buttigieg Downplays NJ Drone Reports, Sparking Local Backlash

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg found himself in hot water this week after dismissing widespread reports of mysterious drones over New Jersey, suggesting the Garden State would be an unlikely choice for unusual aerial activity. His comments came as federal agencies grapple with over 5,000 reported sightings since mid-November. “I mean no disrespect to New Jersey…

Haye KestelooDec 21

NYC tax collectors are looking to drones to increase revenue

FAA

FAA Implements Unprecedented Drone Flight Restrictions Across NY-NJ Region

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…

Haye KestelooDec 20

Department of Homeland Security

Heightened Drone Detection Measures Deployed as New Jersey Officials Respond to Thousands of Sightings

Federal and state authorities significantly ramped up drone detection capabilities across New Jersey following over 6,000 reported drone sightings.

Haye KestelooDec 20

DJI

Drone News: NDAA Senate Update, Drone Shooter Fined, Leaked Enterprise Controller, NJ Hysteria

We have three drone news stories for you this week: a Florida man who shot down a drone and was fined, leaked photos of what may be a new DJI Enterprise controller, and the New Jersey drone hysteria getting out of hand. Let’s get into it. NDAA Update: Senate Passes Bill Before diving into the…

Greg ReverdiauDec 20

FAA

FAA Steps In With Temporary Flight Restrictions for New Jersey Drones

I said I wasn’t going to make another video about the New Jersey drone situation unless something significant happened — and here we are. On December 19th, the FAA finally stepped in, designating temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) throughout the state. These TFRs define where drone pilots can and cannot fly. This morning, I woke up…

Haye KestelooDec 19

Department of Defense

Rand Paul Blocks Drone Detection Bill Amid Surge in Northeast Sightings

Senator Rand Paul has blocked legislation aimed at expanding drone detection capabilities for state and local authorities, despite recent concerns over mysterious drone sightings across northeastern states, reports The Hill. The Kentucky Republican, who is set to chair the Senate Homeland Security Committee, contested the Democratic-led initiative on grounds that it would unnecessarily expand gove

Haye KestelooDec 19

FAA

FAA Imposes Temporary Flight Restrictions For Drones Across New Jersey Amid Sighting Reports

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for drones over more than 20 critical infrastructure locations

Haye KestelooDec 19

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