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DHS creates new office to counter weapons of mass destruction

Close encounters between planes and drones are becoming more common

The United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries are reporting increased numbers of drone encounters. Which is no surprise given...

New law in North Carolina outlaws flying a drone near prisons

As of December 1, 2017, it is illegal to fly a drone near a prison in state of North Carolina. "Near" meaning within 250 feet above and 500 feet...

FAA warns against flying drones near California wildfires

The Federal Aviation Administration is reiterating a warning to drone operators to not fly their drones near the wildfires, doing so will result in...

FAA Recommends Small Drone Pilots to Wear Bright Safety Vests

In a recently released “information for operators” (InFO), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advises small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS)...

Drone detection system a success at Autry State Prison in Georgia

Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) reported a successful drone contraband seizure at Autry State Prison. Autry State Prison recently implemented...

Drone crashes trying to deliver contraband to Arizona state prison

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Drone drops flyers over NFL stadiums, highlighting safety concerns

A drone pilot unlawfully distributed flyers to crowds at two NFL stadiums in California. The man choose to arm his drone with “anti-media” leaflets,...

Drone helps inmate escape from maximum security prison

A drone helped a convict escape prison by delivering wire cutters. The convict, who is serving a life sentence, used the wire cutters to escape from ...

Drone carrying contraband crashes in Georgia prison yard

 A drone crashed to the ground while delivering contraband to inmatesat a Washington State Prison prison near Davisboro, Georgia. It was carrying: 4...