Category: Legal
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We have four stories for you this week: the DJI Air 3S finally released, jail time for flying over a Naval Shipyard, drones over a [more…]
Drug Dealer Uses Drone for Fentanyl Deliveries, Resulting in Fatal Overdose
A California man has been arrested for allegedly using a drone to deliver fentanyl and other drugs, leading to a customer’s death. This disturbing case, [more…]
Chinese Grad Student Jailed for Drone Photography of US Naval Shipyard
A University of Minnesota agricultural engineering grad student from China has been sentenced to six months in prison for illegally flying a drone over a [more…]
Mexican Cartels Deploy Drone-Jamming Tech to Thwart Border Surveillance
Mexican drug cartels are upping their game in the cat-and-mouse battle along the U.S.-Mexico border. They’re now using advanced electronic devices to disrupt U.S. border [more…]
Drone Tech Takes Flight in Montana’s Elk Country: A Game-Changer for Hunters
In the rugged terrain of south-central Montana, a late September night brought an unexpected alliance between traditional hunting and cutting-edge technology. Drone operator Koby Steinmann [more…]
African Women Lured to Russia to Produce Drones for Ukraine War
In a shocking revelation, young African women are being recruited under false pretenses to assemble Iranian-designed attack drones for Russia‘s war effort in Ukraine. This [more…]
Giant Drone Used in Daring Federal Prison Contraband Drop
Two individuals from Georgia have been arrested for using a massive drone to smuggle Contraband into a federal prison in Grant Parish, Louisiana, according to [more…]
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…]
