January 31, 2020

US Interior Dept extends drone grounding over foreign hacking fears

The DOI has doubled down on a previous order, keeping the agency’s drones grounded for another 30 days for a more in-depth security review.

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November 29, 2019

US tightens rules on drone use in policy update

When it comes to managing drones (Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or UAS) the US Department of Justice wants Americans to know it’s on the case.

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November 04, 2019

US grounds Chinese-made drones as part of security review

The exception: drones being used in emergencies, such as fighting wildfires, search and rescue, and dealing with natural disasters.

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December 04, 2018

‘Iceman’ hacker charged with running drone-smuggling ring from jail

Max Ray Vision says he's innocent of owning the phone used to orchestrate the scheme and ripping off debit cards to fund the drone purchase.

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August 18, 2017

Drone firm says it’s stepping up security after US army ban

DJI security patch should ease military fears - but throws up further issues for pilots

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January 22, 2016

Two LA drone pilots face fines and possible imprisonment

One drone allegedly forced an LAPD air unit to change its landing path, while the other was flying too close to hospital heliports.

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December 16, 2015

Register your hobby drones by 19 February 2016, declares FAA

If there's a drone under your Christmas tree, you'll have to register it before taking it outdoors for its maiden flight.

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November 25, 2015

Buzz your drones over to registration, recommends FAA

As the holidays promise flocks of new drones darkening the skies, the FAA recommends free registration for UAVs between .5 and 55 lbs.

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July 23, 2015

Dreams of legally slapping drones out of the sky may come true

California may 1) exonerate emergency responders for kicking the little, metallic shins of drones that get in the way and 2) jail and/or fine the operators.

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