The FAA has proposed to fine a drone pilot for $182,000. The story has been going around the internet recently. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was gracious enough to allow me to obtain a copy of the proposed penalty letter which went much more into detail as to the alleged violations they are citing him […]
Explore MoreThe copy of the criminal complaint is located here. On Wednesday, a federal complaint was filed in the Central Federal District Court of California charging Andrew Hernandez with unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft. It alleges that around 12:35 a.m. a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter arrived in response to a request for air support […]
Explore MoreThe Saudi Press Agency announced on 5/14/2019 between 6-6:30 AM “two pump stations on the East-West pipeline were attacked by armed drones which caused a fire and minor damage to Pump Station No. 8. The fire has since been contained. The pipeline transports Saudi oil from the Eastern Province to Yanbu port. Saudi Aramco has […]
Explore MoreThe Department of Transportation made three major announcements that will be an advancement for the commercial drone industry: (1) proposed regulations to allow drone operators to fly over people as well as at night WITHOUT a waiver or an exemption, (2) an advanced notice of proposed rule making asking for recommendations on countering problematic drones […]
Explore MoreThe Gatwick Airport drone incident has caused us to see the need for counter-drone technology, but while most commentary is focusing on only short-term issues and solutions (“Just shoot it down”), what is not being recognized is the need for a complete end-to-end solution which would involve training law enforcement and prosecutors to arrest and […]
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