Category: Legal
Drone News: Public Safety Fights Drone Ban, DJI Ends Sync, Mavic 3 Parachute, Remote ID, & DJI Air 4
DJI Ends Sync Flight Data Function in the US Welcome to Weekly UAS News Update. We have six stories for you this week. I know [more…]
Drone Stalker Arrested: Canonsburg Man Accused of Harassing Teenage Girls
A 44-year-old man from Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has been arrested for allegedly using his drone to stalk and harass teenage girls in his neighborhood. Michael Francis [more…]
Ukraine’s Killer Drones Spark Debate on AI Rules
Ukraine’s deputy tech minister, Alex Bornyakov, recently unveiled a prototype of a drone that could identify and attack Russian “war criminals” using Artificial Intelligence (AI). [more…]
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…]
