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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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...