Category: Legal
Russia Bans Discord, Disrupting Drone Operations in Ukraine War
Russian authorities have banned Discord, the popular messaging platform, citing concerns over illegal content. This move is likely to impact military operations in Ukraine, where [more…]
Michigan Man Pleads Guilty in Prison Drone Contraband Scheme
A Michigan resident has admitted guilt in a plot to use a drone for smuggling Contraband into a federal prison. This case highlights the growing [more…]
Man Faces Charges for Flying DJI Mavic Drone Near Boston Marathon Finish Line
A Boston resident has been charged with illegally operating a DJI Mavic drone in restricted airspace during the 2024 Boston Marathon. The incident highlights the [more…]
California Governor Vetoes Ban on Armed Police Drones
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have prohibited law enforcement from using armed drones and robots in California. The veto of AB [more…]
NYPD Pushes for Authority to Control Drones Amid Terrorism Threats
The NYPD is ramping up its efforts to gain the authority to control unmanned drones, as the threat of drone-based terrorism looms large over cities [more…]
DJI Air 3S Now Available for Registration in Japan: Release imminent
The DJI Air 3S drone is now officially available for selection on the Japanese government’s drone registration website, according to a post by Sara-cool*Drone, Gadget [more…]
San Francisco Police’s Drone Dilemma: Breaking Laws to Fight Crime
San Francisco Police have been using drones to catch car break-in suspects and investigate sideshows for months, but internal emails reveal the department knowingly broke [more…]
Russian National Arrested for Smuggling Drone Tech to Russia
A Russian national living in Sarasota, Florida, was arrested on Monday for smuggling, money laundering, and illegally exporting technology that could be used in drone [more…]
Drone Tech Revolution: The End of Manned Warfare?
Raj M. Shah and Christopher M. Kirchhoff highlight a pivotal moment in military history, comparing the impact of AI-powered drones to the Maxim gun’s revolution [more…]
Drone Ban Update, Green Day Concert, FLIR, SkyeBrowse
Weekly UAS News Update Welcome to your weekly UAS News update. We’ve got five stories for you this week. We’ll discuss a drone ban update, [more…]
