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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…
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…
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
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) for drones over more than 20 critical infrastructure locations
In a interview with News Nation's Nicole Berlie, commercial drone photographer Billy Kyle explained that many sightings have normal explanations.
DJI has released an official response addressing the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), expressing both relief and concern
The Federal Aviation Administration has released new guidance addressing common questions about drone lighting, operations and nighttime flying
A surge in unauthorized drone activity near critical infrastructure has prompted urgent legislative action, as the Senate prepares to vote on comprehensive drone security measures, reports Detroit News. The Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, spearheaded by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), would significantly expand federal and local authorities’ ability…
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