Category: Legal
Flying Drones Over Alabama Prisons Now a Felony
In a move to combat the growing issue of Contraband being smuggled into prisons via drones, Alabama has enacted a law making it a Class [more…]
University of Michigan’s Drone Airspace Lawsuit: A Clash of Rights
Lawsuit Challenges University’s Drone Restrictions The University of Michigan is embroiled in a Legal battle over its ability to regulate drone flights over its Ann [more…]
DJI Avata 2 Shatters Range Expectations in Stunning BVLOS Test Flight
In a groundbreaking test flight, the DJI Avata 2 has pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with a consumer drone, flying an astonishing 22,000 feet [more…]
Chula Vista’s Police Drone Program: A Closer Look at the Pros and Cons
In October 2018, the Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) launched the nation’s first Drone as First Responder (DFR) program, deploying drones to respond to 911 [more…]
Police Drone Footage Battle: Latino Newspaper Takes on Chula Vista
La Prensa Fights for Public Access to Drone Videos In a groundbreaking Legal battle, La Prensa, a Latino newspaper, has successfully challenged the City of [more…]
China Sought Drone-Jamming Equipment for Russian Buyers Amid Ukraine War
Procurement Notice Raises Concerns Over China’s Sale of Dual-Use Goods to Moscow A Chinese trade body sought to buy drone-jamming equipment for Russian buyers last [more…]
Drone Inspections: Homeowners Shocked by Surprise Insurance Cancellations
Longtime policyholders blindsided by unexpected repair demands Homeowners insurance is usually something people renew without much thought. But for some, a sudden letter from their [more…]
Tourist Fined for Flying Drone Near Isle of Man TT Course
A first-time visitor to the Isle of Man TT races got fined £500 ($615) for flying a drone too close to the race course during [more…]
Chinese Grad Student Charged with Espionage for Drone Photos of US Navy Shipyards
In an unprecedented case, the US Department of Justice has charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine [more…]
DJI Releases New Firmware Update for Mini 3 Drone
According to a recent post on the DJI Forum, DJI has released a new Firmware Update for their popular Mini 3 drone. The update, released [more…]
