Drone Detection & Airspace Security News

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...

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.

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...

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...