Author Archives: Martin Walls

That drone you want for Christmas will likely need to be registered

“Federal regulators said Monday they would require most recreational drones to be registered in the wake of a growing number of incidents and will rush to get the rules in place before a Christmas season in which the small aircraft are … Continue reading

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Drone close calls spur government to require registration

“WASHINGTON — The federal government will require many drone aircraft to be registered, a move prompted by the growing number of reported close calls and incidents that pose safety risks, officials announced Monday. Pilot sightings of drones have doubled since … Continue reading

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This Device Turns Any Gun Into An Anti-Drone Ray

“The Battelle DroneDefender is a rifle made for electronic warfare, as first reported by Motherboard. The gun looks like a hodgepodge of science fiction props strapped together. Despite its appearance, it’s not made to fire any projectile. Instead, the DroneDefender … Continue reading

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Drone Registration Plan from US Department of Transportation

“According to NBC News (October 16, 2015), the U.S. Department of Transportation is about to announce a plan to require every purchaser of a drone to register it with the U.S. government.  The plan is apparently driven by concerns about close … Continue reading

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