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FBI Investigates Mysterious Drone Sightings Over New Jersey

Residents of Morris County, New Jersey, are grappling with an unsettling mystery in their skies: frequent, unexplained drone sightings during...

Authorities Stop Another Illegal Drone Drop at Washington State Prison

In yet another alarming case of drones being used for illicit activities, authorities in Davisboro, Georgia, apprehended two suspects accused of...

Man Arrested in Alleged Plot to bomb Nashville Power Grid Using a Drone

A 24-year-old Columbia, Tennessee resident has been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly planning to attack Nashville's electrical...

Drone Falls and Sets Industrial Facility on Fire

A drone fell on an industrial facility in Russia's Voronezh region on October 28, 2024, resulting in a significant fire. According to regional...

DJI Faces U.S. Customs Scrutiny Over Labor Compliance

Recent developments have brought attention to DJI's drone imports into the United States, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has begun...

Drone Crash Injures Two at Celtics Watch Party in Boston

A drone crash at Boston's City Hall Plaza injured two attendees during TNT's pregame coverage of the Celtics opening night watch party, prompting an...

AirSight Joins PSA Security as New Technology Partner

AirSight is proud to announce our new partnership with the PSA Network, the world's largest consortium of professional systems integrators. This...

Drone Swarm Infiltrates Langley Air Force Base

For 17 consecutive nights, a fleet of unidentified drones, numbering up to a dozen or more, infiltrated the restricted airspace over Langley Air...

Drone Smuggling Attempt Foiled at Washington State Prison

A recent incident at Washington State Prison highlights the ongoing challenge of preventing contraband smuggling into correctional facilities using...

Drone Disrupts Green Day Concert at Comerica Park

A bizarre incident occurred during a Green Day concert at Comerica Park on Wednesday night when a drone forced the band off the stage. The unexpected...

Inmates Are Smuggling Cellphones and Contrabands to Georgia Prisons Using Drones

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Canada Faces Backlash After Drone Spying Scandal Rocks Olympics

The recent drone scandal involving the Canadian women’s soccer team has cast a long shadow over the spirit of fair play at the Olympics. A staffer...

FAA Greenlights Drone Delivery Milestone in Dallas

In a groundbreaking move, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized multiple commercial drone operators to share the same airspace...

Canada Faces Backlash After Drone Spying Scandal Rocks Olympics

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President Trump Shooter Used a DJI Drone over Venue Before Attempted Assassination

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Drone Smuggling Attempt Thwarted in Ohio Prison

Ohio authorities have cracked down on a drone smuggling operation targeting state prisons. Three individuals were indicted on April 7th, accused of...

House Passes DJI Ban: What Commercial Drone Users Need to Know (and How AirSight Can Help)

The future of DJI drones in the United States remains unclear as the "Countering CCP Drones Act" (HR 2864) advances through the legislative process....

First Successful Drone Delivery on Everest: A Promising Solution for Safer Clean Up

A recent successful drone trial on Mount Everest has reignited discussions about the potential of this technology for high-altitude operations. DJI,...

Nation-Wide DJI Drone Ban Could Become a Reality on June 12th

The commercial drone industry is facing a potential hurdle with the "Countering CCP Drones Act" (HR 2864) currently under consideration by the US...

Amazon Gets Green Light for Long-Range Drone Delivery

Amazon received the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) green light to operate drones "beyond visual line of sight" (BVLOS). This recent development

Man Disrupts a Music Festival in Alabama and Faces Jail Time

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Tundra Drone Unveils the Matrix 10 Spotlight Accessory

Nighttime drone operations often face a significant hurdle – limited visibility. Crucial details can be obscured by darkness, hindering the...

US Considers Dedicated Drone Branch: Examining the Proposal

The US Army may soon see a significant shift in its structure with the proposed creation of a new branch dedicated solely to unmanned aerial systems...

Drone Industry Adapts to Remote ID Regulations

The recent March 16th deadline for Remote ID compliance has brought both challenges and opportunities for the drone industry. While the FAA now holds...

Lawmakers Push for Faster Deployment of AI-Enabled Counter-Drone Capabilities

The growing threat of enemy drones has reached the halls of Congress, with lawmakers urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to accelerate the...

TikTok-er Creates Chaos by Dropping 25,000$ with a Rogue Drone

Zurich, Switzerland - May 14, 2024 - ATikTok user named "Oracle" sparked chaos in a Zurich park on Saturday, May 11th. Through a social media post,...

Ornithopter Drones: A Biomimetic Leap in Aerial Technology

ornithopter [ôrniTHäptər] - noun: An aircraft that flies by means of flapping wings

Connecticut DJI Drone Ban Fails to Pass, Allowing Continued Use by Public Agencies

In a move that has drawn both criticism and relief, a proposed ban on the use of DJI drones by state and municipal agencies in Connecticut has failed...

2020 Pennsylvania Drone Crash: A Stark Warning for Critical Infrastructure

A seemingly unremarkable drone crash in Pennsylvania back in July 2020 has become a chilling reminder of the evolving threat landscape. The drone,...

Couple Jailed for Supplying UK Prisons with Drugs and Phones Using Drones

A Warwickshire couple has been brought to justice for orchestrating a large-scale drone smuggling operation targeting prisons across the UK. Sajad...

Empowering Military Defense: Feloni Aero's Latest UAV Counter-Drone

Feloni Aero, specialized in developing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology, has introduced its latest advancements – weaponized UAVs and a...

Rise of Drone Drops in Prisons: A Threat to Security

A recent report by Midlands 103 shone a light on a disturbing trend plaguing correctional facilities nationwide: the use of drones to deliver...

Which states are ready for the drone industry? Find out which states are and which aren’t

With the new FAA regulations on Remote ID and flying over people, commercial drone use is set to take off, and some states are more prepared for the...

2021 US Drone law Updates: What you need to know going into 2021

On December 28, 2020, The FAA finally released the final rules for Remote ID and flying UAS over people. Remote ID is widely said to be essential to...

FAA takes significant step towards drone delivery with new Remote ID rules

On Monday, December 28, 2020, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published their final rules for small drones, also known as unmanned aircraft...

Philadelphia drone pilot and YouTuber receives $182,004 fine from the FAA

According to DroneXL news, in early November 2020, Philadelphia drone pilot Mikey received 123 infractions from the Federal Aviation Administration...

Air Force One nearly hit by small drone amid descent

Air Force One, the Boeing C-32A aircraft that the president Trump was flying on, came into close contact with an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) while...

How drones can help first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread all around the world and social distancing becomes the new normal, countries are looking to technology...

Drones are being used to drop small bombs on US troops guarding oil sites in Syria

U.S. forces protecting oil and gas fields in NE Syria have recently come under attack from small drones dropping bomb-like munitions. So far, we...

Comment period for the FAA's Remote ID has reached its deadline. What's next?

The comment period for the FAA Remote ID Rulemaking has officially closed. The FAA received over 52,000 comments in response to the Remote ID...

Flights grounded at one of Europe's busiest airports after drone sighting

German air traffic control suspended all flights at Frankfurt Airport due to drone activity. Frankfurt is the fourth-busiest airport in Europe, after...

San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge is a hot spot for illegal drone activity

Even though it's been illegal to fly drones near the Golden Gate Bridge since 2014, numerous drone flights are reported near the iconic bridge each...

Drone crashes into Devon Tower in downtown Oklahoma City

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating after a drone crashed into the Devon Tower in downtown Oklahoma City on January 2nd, 2020....

Mystery Drones: Is this something we should get used to or cause for concern?

Since late December, drone fleets have been spotted flying over rural Colorado sometimes in formations of up to 30 drones. The drones have expanded...

12 flights rerouted on New Year’s Eve due to drones

Twelve flights scheduled to land at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on New Year’s Eve were turned around or redirected because an unmanned...

2019 Drone Industry Review: Top UAS Incidents, Topics, and Laws of 2019

As drone technology gets more advanced and more accessible to consumers, drones become an increased security threat to many different organizations....

100lb drone used by University of Iowa lab crashes near Iowa City Airport

A remote-controlled Latitude HQ90B drone owned by the University of Iowa College of Engineering's Operator Performance Laboratory crashed into a lawn...

DJI AeroScope approved by the UK’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure

DJI Aeroscope is now approved by the UK’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI). In 2017, DJI’s introduced their drone...

Los Angeles ABC7 News helicopter has midair collision with drone, forces chopper to land

A drone collided with ABC7 news helicopter above downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday evening, damaging the craft and forcing it to land. According to a...

Department of Homeland Security plan to shoot down drones near US airports draws criticism

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes plan to give Transportation Security Administration’s Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) the...

Illegal drones disrupt water-dropping helicopters at critical moment in Maria fire

As rescue teams worked overnight to calm the fires spreading in Santa Paula, California, their efforts were halted due to irresponsible drone pilots...

How to curb illegal drone use? Drone detection technology can provide law enforcement with actionable data

On November 3, 2019, the New York Times published an article Drones Used in Crime Fly Under the Law’s Radar. The article focuses on many of the...

Welcome Kyle Hopkins! We are excited to have you

Airsight is delighted to announce that Kyle Hopkins is joining our team as the VP of Customer Development- Sports and Critical Infrastructure.

Second drone spotted flying near Boston’s Logan International Airport in a week

For the second time in less than a week, a drone has been spotted flying over Logan International Airport. In both cases, authorities reported the...

Over 30 drones spotted flying near Virginia correctional facilities

In August 2019, Virginia Police investigated a drug-carrying drone found near Buckingham Correctional Center. The drone was carrying $500 worth of...

Airsight delivers counter-UAS technology to support nationwide law enforcement training for drone response

DALLAS, TX -  Airsight, a leading drone detection technology and software company, announces they are working with New Mexico Tech and RedUAS to...

Airsight awarded Air Force SBIR contract to provide a counterdrone solution

DALLAS, TX - Airsight, a leading drone detection technology and software company, announces it has been awarded an AFWERX Phase I SBIR contract from...

FAA delays UAS Remote ID Rulemaking until December 2019

The FAA has delayed the anticipated release of the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Remote Identification and Tracking until December 20,...

Surveillance video captures drone dropping contraband into jail yard

Ohio authorities released video footage taken at Cuyahoga County Jail showing a county jail inmate in the facility gathering up contraband that was...

Pennsylvania man allegedly used drone to drop explosives on house

A Pennsylvania man is looking into a plea agreement after federal prosecutors accused him of dropping explosives from a drone on his ex-girlfriend's...

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch drone attacks on world's largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia

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Police investigating drug-carrying drone found near Virginia prison

Police in Virginia are investigating the recovery of a drone found near Buckingham Correctional Center. According to the Virginia Department of...

US Drone Law Updates August 2019: Here is what you need to know

So far this year, we have seen many states introduce and pass bills related to drones. As drones continue to become a part of regular life and...

FAA Warning: Do not weaponize your drone, could face $25,000 fine [Videos]

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Security Threats: Watch this drone take over a SmartTV [Video]

Cybersecurity experts have been warning consumers for years that Smart TVs are vulnerable to hackers. Experts have also sounded the alarm about ...

Georgia man pleads guilty to using drone to deliver drugs to prison

A Georgia man who was illegally operating an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to drop contraband into Autry State Prison has pleaded guilty for his...

Drone flew dangerously close to Airbus A320 taking off from Gatwick Airport

An airliner carrying up to 186 passengers came 20ft away from potential disaster when a drone passed by shortly after take-off, the UK Airprox Board...

Lawmakers frustrated with delay in FAA Remote ID ruling

This latest Remote ID announcement comes after lawmakers and UAS industry leaders have expressed frustration in the lack of progress on the Remote ID...

Drone causes dangerous situation for Columbus Police helicopter, suspect identified

Tuesday night on July 9, 2019, a Columbus Police helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Forest Park Elementary School. During a...

FAA announces new UAS restrictions effective July 11, 2019

The FAA recently announced new airspace restrictions on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) flights over national security sensitive locations. The new...

MLB All-Star Game 2019 brings tighter security and No Drone Zone to Cleveland

The city of Cleveland is getting ready to host the 2019 MLB All-Star game which comes with a whole week of all-star festivities leading up to the...

Happy 4th of July: Be safe and do NOT fly your drone near the fireworks

Everyone in the US is getting ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, and no Independence Day celebration is complete without a display of colorful...

Drone Law Updates: New drone laws effective July 1st for these US states

On July 1, 2019, several states will enact new drone laws. Citizens need to be aware of the changes and how the changes will impact them. Kentucky is...

US Senate hearing on Drone Security: 5 Key Points to know and DJI responds to privacy issues

On June 18, 2019, U.S. subcommittee on security met for the hearing titled, “Drone Security: Enhancing Innovation and Mitigating Supply Chain Risks.”...

37 flights delayed after drone sightings force Changi Airport to close runway

Singapore’s Changi Airport closed one of two runways for 10 hours after “confirmed sightings of drone flying in the vicinity of Changi Airport.” The...

Border Patrol reports that cartels are using drones to guide migrants into US

Cartels are not only using drones to smuggle drugs across the U.S. border, they are now using drones to smuggle humans across the border. Cartels and...

New drone laws in Canada went into effect June 1, 2019

New drone requirements in Canada

• All pilots must be certified and all drones registered.
• All pilots must pass an online knowledge test to get a...

Climate change activists threaten to use drones to shut down Heathrow Airport

Extinction Rebellion, a climate change activist group, warns they will use drones to shut down London's Heathrow Airport this summer in a campaign to...

FAA Remote ID rules for drones delayed until September 2019

Recently, UAS Integration Office Executive Director Jay Merkle announced that the FAA would release its remote ID ruling for UAS in July 2019.

US Drone Law Updates: Which drone bills should you watch? What passed?

The FAA is expected to release remote ID rules this September, many industry experts believe this will be the catalyst to the mass expansion of...

300 drone sightings near Georgia prisons last year, New GA drone law

In 2018, Clay Nix, the director of the Georgia Department of Corrections Office of Professional Standards, indicated that drone sightings at Georgia...

What you need to know about the new FAA rules for recreational drone use

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has implemented changes for recreational drone operators, as mandated by Congress in the FAA...

Update: Leaflet dropping drone pilot now faces charges for violating airspace over 2 NFL stadiums

The drone pilot responsible for dropping swastika-themed flyers near Sacramento recently now faces charges for his shenanigans in November 2017.

Breaking News: Saudi Arabia reports armed drone attack on major oil pipeline

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FAA plans to release Remote ID Rules in July

UAS Integration Office Executive Director Jay Merkle announced that the FAA plans to release its remote ID ruling for UAS in July. The announcement...

FAA to Airports: Seek approval before installing drone countermeasures

On May 7, 2019, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a letter to U.S. airports telling airport operators not to install drone...

Drone drops anti-media flyers near Ariana Grande concert in Sacramento

On May 3, 2019, someone used a drone to drop leaflets featuring anti-media propaganda across Sacramento, California.

U.S. Drone Law Updates: Which drone bills should you watch?

Welcome to our new segment sharing monthly updates on U.S. drone laws and legislation.

Drone drama strikes Gatwick again: Three flights forced to divert after drone sighting near airport

Drone flies over Fenway Park during Red Sox MLB game

Last night - Thursday, April 11, 2019 during the Red Sox vs. Blue Jays MLB game, a drone illegally flew over Fenway Park. According to Boston Police,...

DHS UAS and Critical Infrastructures: Understanding the Risk [Video]

The Department of Homeland Security released a short educational video on YouTube last week. The video is eleven minutes long but full of very useful...

St. Louis Cardinals want 'No Fly Zone' for drones over major sporting events

Missouri State Legislature is considering whether to create ‘no-fly zones’ for drones near the state’s prisons and mental hospitals. After incidents...

UPS makes America's first revenue-generating drone delivery

• UPS, in partnership with Matternet, makes the first revenue-generating drone delivery in the U.S. - this was not a demo or test run.
• UPS will make...

Should homeowners be able to sue drone pilots for flying over their property?

On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) released their newest draft of the Tort Law Relating to Drones Act. The ULC is proposing...

New U.S. law promotes use of drones to manage and fight wildfires

On March 12, 2019, President Trump signed U.S. S.47 - John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act into law. The bipartisan...

Inside the drone attack plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Maduro [Video]

CNN released an exclusive interview with one of the persons responsible for the August 2018 drone attack on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The...

9 DJI Drones Comply With New Transport Canada Requirements

Earlier this year, Canada Transport Minister Marc Garneau revealed new rules for drone operation in Canada. As of June 1, 2019, both hobby and...

Drone Laws: More states look to ban drones from flying over prisons

Drones continue to cause security issues for prisons as they are increasingly being used to smuggle contraband. As incidents continue to rise, more...

Man arrested for shooting down drone in Long Island, New York

What started as a search for a missing dog turned into a fiasco when the drone used to look for the lost pup was shot down. The high-tech search for...

Kalashnikov, maker of AK-47, unveils new kamikaze 'suicide' drone [Video]

The Russian company behind the AK-47 assault rifle unveiled a new "suicide" drone that could have a significant impact on future warfare. Kalashnikov...

Attention Drone Owners: FAA Registration ID must be visible on your UAS

Attention drone owners get your markers ready because your FAA registration number must be externally visible on your device starting February 25,...

NYPD seeks permission to take down drones

New York Police Department (NYPD) is seeking permission to take down drones from local airspace by any means necessary. According to the Wall Street...

Dubai International Airport disrupted after reported drone sightings

“Suspected drone activity” caused the Dubai International Airport (DBX) to ground all of its outbound flights for roughly 30 minutes on Friday...

Officials in Spain bust drug gang using drones to spy on authorities

Spanish police are reporting that they have busted a drug smuggling ring that was using drones to spy on authorities. The criminals were using drones...

Atlanta PD & FAA Reminders: "No Drone Zone" near Super Bowl LIII and event sites

Atlanta Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) want to remind the public that no drones are allowed around sites hosting...

Drone chaos at Gatwick Airport cost EasyJet nearly $20 Million

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Rogue drone halts all flights at Newark Liberty International Airport

Flights at Newark Liberty International Airport were briefly halted Tuesday around 5 p.m. after a drone was spotted flying near Teterboro Airport...

Two drones come dangerously close to New Zealand airports every week

Last year, unauthorized drones caused significant disruptions to Auckland and Wellington airports, they've come within 32 feet of the police Eagle...

DOT proposes to let drones fly at night and over people without waivers

On January 14, 2019, Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced three new Department proposals to encourage the safe testing and...

DJI approves of Transport Canada’s new drone rules

DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, announced their support for Transport Canada’s new drone regulations as a way to balance both safety and...

Drone Laws 2019: Expect more state level drone regulations in 2019

2018 proved to be an eventful year for unmanned aircraft and the drone industry, from maiden FAA IPP drone flights to the first assassination...

Drone interferes with aircrafts putting out Christmas Day fires in Australia

A drone grounded seven firefighting helicopters in southern Tasmania on Christmas Day. According to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority...

Breaking News: Gatwick Airport closed due to ongoing drone activity

London’s Gatwick airport has called in the army after police were unable to stop incursions by illegal drones that have closed the hub for close to...

Boeing 737 plane damaged by possible midair collision with drone

On December 12, 2018, Aeromexico Flight 773 was approaching Tijuana International Airport when an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), or drone,...

Drone crashes through SUV window and injures young child

A drone crashed through the window of a sport utility vehicle Saturday afternoon in Eau Claire, WI injuring a 15-month-old child in the back seat.

Drone pilot arrested after crashing UAS into Midtown NYC bank

A drone pilot was arrested on Friday, November 16 in Midtown Manhattan after he lost control of his drone and crashed the device into the Barclays...

Delaware prison goes on lockdown after drone sightings

Delaware News Journal reported that drones were responsible for Delaware’s largest male prison going on lockdown.

Drones are disrupting airspace and flights near airports

Instances of drones disrupting airspace are becoming more common. Three reported drone incidents in recent weeks should have airports more concerned...

FAA expands drone restrictions near high-priority naval operations

The Department of Defense (DoD) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has requested that the FAA issue “Special Security Instructions” to drone...

Orlando Police investigating reports of peeping tom using drone to spy on women

Downtown Orlando residents are being warned that someone is using a drone to peep into apartments. Orlando detectives have reported they have photo...

UAS parachute rescue system adds a layer of protection to drone failures

With the rise of commercial and recreational drone use, we can expect to see more drones flying above us soon. The increase in drones in the skies...

Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf signs new drone law to combat privacy and contraband

On Friday, October 12, 2018, PA Governor Tom Wolf signed Act 78 of 2018 (previously known as House Bill 1346) into law. The bill’s primary intent is...

What happens when a UAS collides with a plane’s wing? [VIDEO]

University of Dayton Research Institute Impact Physics group is testing controlled UAS strikes on aircraft structures. The research group released a...

FAA Reauthorization Bill of 2018: UAS integration and countering drone threats

On October 5, 2018, President Donald Trump signed into law the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. In addition to a variety of security and safety...

FAA warns drone operators to stay away from Hurricane Florence

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is warning drone operators they may face significant fines that may exceed $20,000 and civil penalties if...

Drone Law Update: California outlaws drone flights over prisons

Earlier this week, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1355 making it illegal to operate an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) on or over...

17 years since the 9/11 attacks: What security threats do we face today?

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Pennsylvania DOC announced new safety protocols and measures for all state prison

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections has introduced new safety protocols and procedures to address problems with drugs and toxic substances...

Homeland Security: Watch live discussion with DHS Secretary Nielsen 9/5/2018

The Center for Cyber & Homeland Security at George Washington University will host a live discussion with The Honorable Kirstjen M. Nielsen,...

Uber Eats testing food delivery via drone

Uber Eats is a massive source of revenue for the ride-hail company, and recent data suggests it’s the fastest-growing meal-delivery service in the...

FAA issues nearly 2000 Part 107 Waivers: How are organizations using drones?

On the two-year anniversary of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Part 107 regulations for operating small commercial unmanned aircraft...

Woman sues after drone injury at Vegas Caesars Palace light show

A California couple is suing Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas after 4th of July drone light show ends with an eye injury. Monika and...

This is what happens when a drone gets sucked into a jet engine [VIDEO]

As the number of unmanned aircraft systems (UASs), or drones, entering the sky continues to increase, proper integration of UASs into the airspace is...

Incredible drone video of never before seen Amazon tribe [VIDEO]

An isolated Amazon tribe was caught on video by a drone flying over the Brazilian jungle, according to the country's National Indian Foundation. The...

Did the Steelers build wall around practice field to stop spying drones?

The Pittsburgh Steelers are serious about keeping prying eyes away from their football practice sessions by building a giant wall structure to cover...

U.S. officials issue stark drone threat warning in intel bulletin

Federal officials have warned law enforcement that drones are posing an ever-growing threat to safety and security. The Federal Bureau of...

FAA investigates near drone-helicopter collision off Florida coast [VIDEO]

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a near-collision involving a drone and a helicopter near Hollywood, Florida, according to ...

Intel unveils Open Drone ID for safe integration of UAS

Intel unveils its latest innovation to help shape global UAS industry standards - Open Drone ID. Open Drone ID offers a solution using bluetooth for...

Kansas takes inaugural flight in UAS Integration Pilot Program

Yesterday, August 14, 2018, the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) launched the state’s first drone flights in participation with the FAA UAS...

Venezuelan Armed-Drone attack highlights need for Counter-UAS Technology

The drone attack on Venezuelan President Maduro highlights the real threats posed by drones and the need to implement counter-uas technology. Drones...

DHS Secretary visits North Dakota amid drone smuggling and border security concerns

On Thursday, August 9, 2018, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen flew to North Dakota to learn how drones are used to smuggle drugs across...

Drone strikes young boy in the face, Pilot gets fined $160

On July 24, 2018, Cassandra Roberts took her one-year-old son Atticus to Crow Creek Park in Bettendorf, Iowa where her child was hit in the face by a...

Armed drones attack Venezuelan President Maduro during live speech

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Drones ground aircrafts fighting fires in Idaho - Keep your drone away from fires

Firefighters, across the U.S., have been busy this summer. As of August 2nd, 2018, 107 active fires are affecting 1,439,917 acres of land in the...

Nevada launches Drone Center of Excellence for Public Safety

The Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) has launched the Nevada Drone Center of Excellence for Public Safety (NDCOE), located in Las...

FAA: More than 100K Remote Drone Pilot Certificates have been issued

More than 100,000 drone enthusiasts have obtained a Remote Pilot Certificate to fly a drone for commercial and recreational (not qualifying as “model...

Drone Industry reacts to ULC Drone Aerial Trespass Draft Tort Law

The Uniform Law Commission (ULC) recently came up with a draft law relating to “aerial trespass” by low-altitude unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and...

FAA Warning: Don’t fall for Drone Registration scams

The FAA wants you to beware of scam drone registration websites. Whether you are registering an old drone or just bought a new one, there is only one...

FAA press release clarifies Federal vs Local Drone Authority

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released a press release statement explaining where they stand on the issue of Local vs. Federal...

Drone delays medical helicopter transport of crash victim

A drone in flight over Minidoka Memorial Hospital created a hazard for a medical helicopter crew during the Rupert Fourth of July parade and delayed...

DJI makes it easier for authorized drones to fly in geofenced areas

DJI just made it easier for professional drone pilots to unlock areas restricted by hardcoded geofencing. DJI released their global authorization...

Greenpeace drone stunt highlights security gaps at nuclear plants

Greenpeace activists flew a Superman-shaped drone into a no-fly zone surrounding a nuclear plant near Lyons, France. Then, the Greenpeace pilot...

Smugglers using drones to find soft spots along U.S.-Mexico border

Criminals are using small drones to spot vulnerabilities along the U.S.-Mexico border, and the Department of Homeland Security is struggling to stop...

Yemen’s Houthis claim they launched drone attack on Saudi Aramco facility

Yemen's armed Houthi movement claimed it had launched a drone strike on a facility belonging to oil giant Saudi Aramco in southern Saudi Arabia. The...

Drone crashes into power lines and leaves 1600 residents without power

A man triggered a power outage in Mountain View, California when he crashed his drone into a high-voltage wire. The drone incident caused 1600 P&E...

Drone crashes into Brooklyn power plant

A drone crashed into a Con Edison power plant near the East River in Brooklyn, police sources said.

DJI and Axon partner for public safety drone program

DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, is partnering with Axon to provide drones to law enforcement and public safety officials. The...

Iowa: New drone law goes into effect July 1st

Iowa is the latest state to add a ban on flying drones near correctional facilities or prisons. Drones are increasingly being used to fly over...

A look at DJI’s new futuristic headquarters [Video]

DJI’s impressive headquarters in Shenzhen, China is already under construction and is expected to be finished sometime in 2019. DJI choose Foster +...

FAA: New Drone flight restrictions over Federal Prisons & US Coast Guard Bases

The FAA with cooperation with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced temporary drone flight restrictions...

Senate Hearing: Fed agencies seek to increase counter-drone authority for national security

U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing met Wednesday to discuss the emerging threat of small unmanned aircraft...

Drone hits a woman walking down the street in Salt Lake City

According to KSL, a woman claims a drone hit her while she was walking near the Salt Palace Convention Center in Downtown Salt Lake City. The...

Number of U.S. law enforcement agencies using drones is rising

The Center for the Study of Drones at Bard College has updated their database of public safety agencies with drones. The center’s study shows the...

Latest cover of Time magazine composed of 958 Intel shooting star drones [VIDEO]

Intel is making headlines again with its shooting star drones. This time they have made the cover of Time Magazine. The cover for the latest Time...

South Carolina prisons will use drones to monitor inmates

South Carolina justice officials revealed plans to use unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones, to remotely monitor inmates at prisons. South...

Georgia state prison drone sightings reach an all-time high

Clay Nix, director of the Georgia Department of Corrections Office of Professional Standards, said drone sightings at Georgia prisons are at an...

West Virginia Drone Law Update: WV Governor signs drone bill

Earlier this year, the West Virginia House approved a bill that would establish penalties and limits on drone use. That bill has passed through the...

FAA Modifies Restrictions on Drone Operations over DoD Facilities

In response to recent requests by federal agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is establishing new or modifying existing restrictions...

Aerovironment employee allegedly carried a bomb-loaded drone onboard Delta flight

A wrongful termination lawsuit filed April 18, is shedding light on a serious incident involving the drone manufacturing company, AeroVironment...

Senate Bill to give DHS & DOJ power to act against malicious drones

On Monday, several U.S. senators introduced the “Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018,” a bill that seeks to give the U.S. Department of Homeland...

DHS reissues National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has reissued its National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS) Bulletin, saying the United States continues to...

Royal Wedding 2018: No Drone Zone & Anti-Drone Tech to secure the event

The date for what is likely “the wedding of the year” is approaching. The royal wedding is set to take place on May 19, 2018 at St. George's Chapel,...

UAS Integration: Senate hearing & FAA IPP winners

U.S. Senate’s Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety and Security met for a hearing on Tuesday, May 8th, to discuss Unmanned Aircraft...

FAA Pathfinder Report: Guide to Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations

PrecisionHawk, an FAA Pathfinder partner, released its report on expanding Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The report is the...

Criminals used a Drone Swarm to obstruct & surveil an FBI Hostage Raid

Criminals are increasingly using drones in illegal activity and as a way to counter surveil and disrupt the FBI and other law enforcement agents,...

Drones rescued 65 people in the last year

DJI released a report detailing drone rescues that happened around the world over the past year. There are no mandatory regulations or standards on...

FAA Officially Kicks off Nationwide Test of LAANC

Beginning Monday, April 30, 2018, the FAA is phasing in a nationwide beta test of the Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)...

House passes FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018

The passing of H.R. 4, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 in the House of Representatives Friday, April 27, 2018, has been met with applause from...

US Dept. of Defense partners with counter-drone company Dedrone

Dedrone announced a partnership with Defense Innovation Unit Experimental (DIUx), a United States Department of Defense (DoD) organization focused on...

Pilot at Dallas Love Field Avoids Collision With Drone

Dallas news outlet, NBC 5, reported that a drone was spotted by multiple pilots on Sunday night. The drone was reportedly flying alarmingly close to...

South Carolina moves closer to banning drones near prisons and military bases

Last month, we reported that South Carolina lawmakers are seeking to ban drones near prisons and military bases. A House subcommittee voted...

International Air Transport Association backs global drone registry

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a worldwide airlines trade association. It is made up of 278 airlines, primarily major...

Zipline awaiting FAA approval to use medical delivery drones in rural US

With all the stories about menacing drones and privacy concerns, it is easy to forget about all the positive uses of drones. Drones are changing...

DroneShield Protects The 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at the Texas Motor Speedway

DroneShield’s products were utilized by the Texas State Department of Public Safety, the Denton County Sheriff, the Fort Worth Police Department, the...

Russia reportedly jamming U.S. drones in Syria

On April 10, 2018, NBC reports that Russia has been using electronic scrambling systems against unspecified American surveillance drones for several...

Survey Highlights 35 U.S. State DOTs Testing Drones

Outside of recreation and entertainment, drones have many beneficial applications and uses. In industrial sectors, UAVs are being deployed to inspect...

If you are going to Coachella, leave your drone at home

The 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival sold out in a matter of minutes. Roughly 250,000 people are expected at the festival April 13-15...

The Commercial Drone Alliance asks Congress to revoke section 336 - Special Rule for Model Aircraft

The Commercial Drone Alliance asked Congress to revoke Section 336 of the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, the special rule for model...

Thales, NASA partner on UAS traffic management (UTM) system

Thales has reached a formal agreement with NASA for a Space Act Agreement to facilitate coordination with NASA and support the agency's unmanned...

China busts smugglers using drones to drop $79.8 Million worth of iPhones

Customs officers in southern China's technology hub Shenzhen busted a group of criminals using drones to smuggle 500 million yuan ($79.8 million)...

Pilot says drone may have caused plane crash in New Zealand

Yesterday New Zealand news outlets reported that a drone may have caused a small airplane to crash. Veteran broadcaster Rod Vaughan says a drone...

Federal Bill to allow DOJ, DHS to intercept threatening drones

Missouri Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, (R-04), has introduced bill H.R.5366, the Safeguarding America’s Skies Act, which would allow the U.S....

Two confirmed drone contraband drops at Florida prisons

Over the weekend, a Florida news outlet reported about the most recent examples of inmates using advanced technology to smuggle illegal items behind...

Drone flyovers are causing problems for Southern Vermont prison

Southern Vermont prisons, particularly at Southern State Correctional facility (SSCF) in Springfield, are having a problem with drone flyovers....

New York Senate passes bill to ban drones near prisons

NY Senate Bill S2125, sponsored by State Sen. Patricia A. Ritchie, R-Heuvelton, is designed to help reduce the amount of contraband entering prisons....

Drone-Airplane near-collisions in the U.K. triple in two years

Data released by the U.K. Airprox Board suggests that near-collisions between drones and airplanes are rising in the U.K. at an alarming rate.

Drone almost collides with Coast Guard helicopter over Port Angeles

A routine Coast Guard training exercise nearly ended in a mid-air collision, according to a statement from the Coast Guard’s 13th District. The...

Fourfold increase in commercial drone industry by 2022

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently updated its projected numbers of commercial and recreational drone estimates, and its results...

Drones smuggling drugs, cell phones, and weapons into Kern Valley State Prison

According to court documents, prison officials are investing two incidents involving drones delivering contraband into Kern Valley State Prison in...

Fortem Technologies raises $15 million Series A for its drone hunting tech

Fortem announced that they closed a $15 million Series A funding round led by DCVC (Data Collective) with key participation from Boeing’s HorizonX,...