Drone Detection & Airspace Security News
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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Drone chaos at Gatwick Airport cost EasyJet nearly $20 Million
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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