Category: Airport
Drone Pilots Anonymous: A Support Group for Gear Addicts Over 40
Welcome to the DPA Club Hello fellow pilots! Did you drink water today? Did you let your drone batteries cool down before charging? Did you [more…]
Trump Administration Advances BVLOS and Section 2209 Drone Rules, Boosting U.S. Commercial Drone Industry
On May 14, 2025, the Trump Administration moved two pivotal drone regulations—Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations and Section 2209 critical infrastructure protections—to the [more…]
Flying Squirrel Drone’s Foldable Wings Redefine Aerial Agility
A groundbreaking drone inspired by the nimble flying squirrel is soaring past the limits of traditional quadcopters, thanks to foldable wings that slam on the [more…]
Florida’s SB1422 Sparks Drone Regulation Debate: Homeowners May Gain Rights to Counter Surveillance
In a move that could reshape drone operations in Florida, Senate Bill SB1422 is advancing through the state legislature, empowering homeowners to use “reasonable force” [more…]
NTT’s Lightning-Triggering Drone Survives Strike, Aims to Protect Infrastructure
In a groundbreaking advancement, Japanese tech giant NTT has developed a drone capable of triggering and surviving lightning strikes, a feat demonstrated during tests in [more…]
Aspen Police Drone Program Enhances Public Safety with Advanced UAV Technology
Five months into its pioneering drone program, the Aspen Police Department is leveraging cutting-edge unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to bolster public safety, manage crowds, and [more…]
UK’s RapidDestroyer Microwave Weapon Neutralizes Drone Swarms, Signals Shift in Counter-UAV Tech
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has successfully tested a high-power microwave weapon, dubbed RapidDestroyer, designed to neutralize drone swarms, a growing threat on modern [more…]
Drones Transform Everest Expeditions: Safer Routes, Cleaner Peaks
In April 2025, cargo drones soared above Everest Base Camp, assisting the Sherpa Icefall Doctors in navigating the perilous Khumbu Icefall. This marks a pivotal [more…]
Secret Service Counter-Drone Tech Sparks Safety Concerns at Reagan National Airport
On Monday, Democratic Representatives Rick Larsen and Bennie Thompson raised urgent questions about the U.S. Secret Service’s deployment of counter-drone technology near Ronald Reagan Washington [more…]
Syracuse Police Drone Program’s $619,000 Budget For 5 Drones Signals Blue sUAS Tech
Syracuse, New York, is poised to launch a pioneering “Drone as First Responder” program, expanding from high-priority 911 calls to any incident deemed to enhance [more…]
