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DJI

Drone Fiasco in Kerr County: When Hobbyists Ground Heroes

Dear Drone pilots: Kerr County, Texas, is dealing with enough chaos. Picture this: a rescue helicopter, buzzing through the sky like a caffeinated hummingbird

Rafael SuárezJul 7

Lawsuit challenging NYC Drone Restrictions is allowed to proceed - An FPV pilot dives the Empire State Building in New York City, creating a stunning video in the process. However, many pilots will question if this drone flight was at all legal...

FAA

NYPD Seeks Drone Mitigation Authority to Protect New York City Skies

Last fall, a drone illegally soared over a Mets playoff game, hovering above tens of thousands of fans at Citi Field. This incident, coupled with thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles spotted over New York City’s tristate area last winter, underscores a growing concern: the NYPD can track drones but lacks the authority to neutralize potential…

Haye KestelooJul 7

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Amazon

Drone Traffic Control: The FAA’s Attempt to Stop Sky Chaos Before It’s a Drone-apocalypse

Picture this: the skies are buzzing with drones delivering your pizza, your Amazon packages, and probably your neighbor’s shady

Rafael SuárezJul 2

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US Air Force

MightyFly’s Cargo Drone Steals the Show: Hauling Boxes Like a Boss for the US Air Force

Imagine a drone so beefy it could carry your entire BBQ grill, a cooler full of cervezas, and maybe even your uncle’s prized fishing gear, all without

Rafael SuárezJul 1

FAA

Sonoma County’s Warrantless Drone Searches Spark Privacy Lawsuit and Fines

In Sonoma County, California, residents like Nichola Schmitz face hefty fines—$25,000 paid and $10,000 more pending—after county drones with high-powered cameras scoured their properties without warrants. A new lawsuit from the ACLU of Northern California alleges that Permit Sonoma’s drone program, which has flown over 700 missions and captured 5,600 images, violates privacy rights by…

Haye KestelooJun 30

Featured image: An aerial view of McGuire AFB in 1997. Photos courtesy of Wikipedia.

FAA

House Republicans Demand Action on 350 Drone Incursions Over U.S. Military Bases in 2024

In 2024, U.S. military bases faced over 350 unauthorized drone incursions, prompting House Republicans to demand urgent answers from federal agencies. The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs sent letters to the Departments of Defense (DoD), Transportation (DOT), and Justice (DOJ), citing fragmented responses and outdated policies as critical vulnerabilities. Fox News reports this escalati

Haye KestelooJun 26

Department of Defense

Trump’s 2026 Budget Boosts Drone Funding, Slashes F-35s in $893B Defense Plan

President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2026 defense budget, unveiled today, prioritizes drones and high-tech missiles while cutting F-35 jet purchases and Navy jobs, signaling a shift toward agile, cost-effective warfare. The $892.6 billion proposal, detailed by Reuters, emphasizes deterrence in the Indo-Pacific and lessons from Ukraine’s drone-heavy combat, reshaping military priorities for drone profes

Haye KestelooJun 26

NASA

NFA’s Mjölnir Engine Redefines Hypersonic Drone Propulsion with Clean, 3D-Printed Power

New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), successfully tested its Mjölnir rocket engine, a compact, 3D-printed powerhouse for hypersonic drone propulsion.

Haye KestelooJun 26

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