Category: Legal
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…]
Myrtle Beach Police Harness Drones for Public Safety
The Dawn of Drone Policing In a recent surge of technological adoption, the Myrtle Beach Police Department (MBPD) has turned to an advanced fleet of [more…]
Michigan Supreme Court Sidesteps Drone Privacy Debate in Landmark Ruling
A Drone’s Eye View on Privacy Concerns The Michigan Supreme Court recently avoided a definitive stance on whether drones can be used by the government [more…]
Reckless Drone Pilot Arrested for Endangering Passenger Plane in China
In late April 2024, a young man from Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China, was reportedly arrested for illegally flying a modified DJI drone dangerously close to [more…]
Drones Revolutionize Landmine Detection in Ukraine
In a groundbreaking development, drones equipped with advanced computer vision software are being deployed to detect and defuse landmines littering the war-torn landscape of Ukraine. [more…]
Philly Drone Life: A Sky-High Legal Battle Over Reckless Flying
The U.S. Government vs. Philly Drone Life The case of Michael DiCiurcio, a South Philadelphia drone enthusiast known as Philly Drone Life, has once again [more…]
Over 370 Local Authorities Integrate Drone Byelaws and Policies into Drone Scene Platform
Grey Arrows Drone Club Spearheads Comprehensive Data Mapping Project In a significant development for recreational drone enthusiasts, Grey Arrows Drone Club has announced the integration [more…]
Should Flying Drones Near Sports Stadiums Be Illegal?
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) imposes strict flight restrictions around sports stadiums, banning all flights below 3,000 feet within 3.5 miles of certain sports games. [more…]
Long-Range Drone Targets Illegal Fishing in Great Barrier Reef
A new long-range drone has been successfully trialed by authorities to combat illegal fishing in Queensland’s protected waters of the Great Barrier Reef. The Aerosonde [more…]
