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Pentagon takes aim at bomb-carrying consumer drones
They’re cheap, they’re light, and they can carry a small bomb: The commercial drone is essentially a new terror gadget for organizations such as Hezbollah, Islamic State or anyone else looking to wreak havoc on a budget. “That’s the same … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Force, Ban, Drone Operator, Restrictions, Weaponized Drone
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Private drones endangering aerial firefighting efforts
As wildfires continue to blaze in California, Alaska and the Southwest, privately flown drones that enter airspace over or near these incidents are impeding efforts to control and contain them, placing undue risk on firefighters and at risk communities. More than … Continue reading
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Tagged Air Traffic Control, Drone Operator, Emergency Management, Hobby and Consumer Drones
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Should Wauconda restrict drone use?
Wauconda officials will develop regulations to limit the use of small, remote-controlled drones over public and private property. The move was prompted by complaints about someone flying a drone near boaters on Bangs Lake earlier this summer, Village Administrator Doug … Continue reading
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Drone sightings hamper Utah wildfire suppression efforts
Despite several highly publicized warnings from fire officials and state lawmakers about the dangers of drones in a wildfire area, aerial operations were grounded for several hours Sunday at three of Utah’s wildfires because of a drone sighting. All aircraft … Continue reading
