Category: Legal
Louisville Police’s New Drone Initiative: A Game-Changer for Public Safety
Louisville Police Department (LMPD) has launched a new initiative to incorporate Drone Technology into their policing efforts. Announced by LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, this pilot [more…]
High-Flying Drug Smuggling: Drones at the Border
Drone Smuggling Operation Exposed Two men, from California and New York City, have been accused of using drones to transport narcotics from Canada into the [more…]
Drone Pilot Jailed After Near-Miss with Aircraft at Aberdeen Airport
A drone pilot in Aberdeen, in the United Kingdom, has reportedly been jailed for endangering aircraft by flying his drone dangerously close to planes and [more…]
Discover the Sky: Carnegie Free Library Hosts Drone Education Event
Community Workshop on Drone Safety and Use On May 18, drone enthusiasts and curious minds alike will gather at the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver [more…]
Shaker Heights Debates Police Drone Purchase Amid Safety and Privacy Concerns
Debate Continues Over Police Department Request for Drones The Shaker Heights City Council continues to debate the Police department’s request to purchase a $30,000 drone [more…]
Ohio Bill Seeks to Tackle Drone Trespassing and Voyeurism
New Legislation Aims to Close Privacy Loopholes with Drones In a move to bolster privacy protections, Ohio legislators are considering a new bill that would [more…]
Seed-Dropping Drones Combat Deforestation in Kosovo
In a groundbreaking effort to counteract deforestation in Kosovo, drones are being used to plant seeds rapidly and efficiently. This initiative, spearheaded by the non-profit [more…]
Russian Drone Unit Offers Elites a Safe Path to Serve
A special Russian military unit known as “Bars Kaskad” is recruiting the country’s elite to participate in drone operations far from the dangerous front lines [more…]
DJI MINI 4K The Best Beginner and Budget friendly drone of 2024
DJI recently released the Mini 4K, which is essentially like the Mini 2 but a couple of hundred dollars less. The real question is what [more…]
Connecticut DJI Drone Ban, DFR, Supreme Court, Philly Drone Life
Welcome to this week’s UAS News Update. This week, we have four stories to discuss: Connecticut, the DFR (Drone for First Responders Act), a Michigan [more…]