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The US Commerce Department added 15 Chinese companies to its restricted Entity List on Wednesday for facilitating the purchase of American electronic components found in weaponized drones operated by Hamas and Houthi militants, according to a final rule published in the Federal Register. The blacklisting marks another escalation in US efforts to disrupt supply chains…
The National Press Photographers Association has condemned the largest drone flight restriction ever imposed in the United States as an unconstitutional attack on aerial journalism, demanding the FAA and DHS explain why press freedom is being sacrificed in the name of security. The legal challenge marks a critical escalation in the fight over whether federal…
The FBI is collaborating with Michigan state agencies on drone enforcement near Detroit Metropolitan Airport, according to discussions at a Michigan Capitol Commission meeting held October 6, 2025. The partnership could establish a model for federal-state drone enforcement as authorities nationwide grapple with unauthorized flights near critical infrastructure. The development comes as the FBI act
Amazon Prime members can snag the DJI Mini 4K drone with RC-N1 controller for just $239, down from $299. The deal, marked as “ending fast” on Amazon’s site, offers three bundle options with increasing battery counts and bigger discounts. The timing couldn’t be better for pilots looking to enter the drone market without FAA registration…
Pilot Institute submitted a comment to Federal Aviation Administration challenging key provisions of the proposed Part 108 regulations for BVLOS
The National Business Aviation Association has thrown its weight behind a safety-first approach to the FAA’s proposed drone regulations, urging regulators to require electronic conspicuity for all aircraft rather than creating complex new right-of-way rules that could fragment the national airspace. In comments submitted today to the Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Admi
The University of Alabama has reiterated its strict ban on drones flying over campus during football game days at Bryant-Denny Stadium. The reminder comes as college football season approaches and drone incidents at major sporting events continue to surge nationwide. In accordance with FAA regulations, drones are prohibited from flying in and around Saban Field…
Danish authorities have quietly confirmed that several high-profile “drone” sightings that triggered a massive international response last month were actually conventional aircraft—but they’re refusing to share these findings publicly, according to DR.dk, Denmark’s national broadcaster. The revelation comes after Denmark deployed Ukrainian drone specialists, borrowed anti-drone equipment from Swed
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