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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...

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...

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.