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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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.
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.
‘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.
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.
Drones in restricted area divert planes fighting wildfire
Air drops were aborted as a DC-10 and two smaller planes were forced back from the fire, costing the US Forest Service more than $10,000.
New rules on drones and aerial surveillance issued by FAA, White House
Proposed FAA rules would prohibit flying drones out of eyesight, at night, or over people, while the president has ordered federal agencies to be transparent about data collection and to respect privacy. 