Incursions at RAF Lakenheath, Mildenhall, and Feltwell Prompt Investigation Unidentified drones were observed flying over three Royal Air Force (RAF) bases used by the United States Air Force (USAF) in eastern England. The sightings, which occurred between Wednesday and Saturday, have prompted investigations by U.S. and U.K. defense officials. The bases—Lakenheath, … [Read more...] about Unidentified Drone Swarms Spotted Over U.S. Air Force Bases in the U.K.
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“A Great, Looming Concern”: Law Enforcement Pushes for Local Counter-Drone Authority
How drones used for criminal activity are driving bipartisan calls for expanded detection and mitigation powers. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Earlier this month, sheriff’s deputies in Marlboro County, S.C. arrested two men after recovering a large package of drugs and cellphones, which the men allegedly dropped from a drone flying above the Evans Correctional … [Read more...] about “A Great, Looming Concern”: Law Enforcement Pushes for Local Counter-Drone Authority
Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
Stakeholders expect Congress to pass legislation to allow local police to interdict drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The National Football League has reported that during the 2023 season it detected more than 2,800 improper drone flights at its stadiums in violation of FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions. With the growing number of incidents involving … [Read more...] about Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
At DRONELIFE, we are proud of our partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, an international public safety drone community. Here, we are please to present this guest post by Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS, on the need to equip first responders with counter drone technology, training, and authority. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payments for guest posts. Empowering … [Read more...] about The Security of the National Airspace and the Future of AAM Require Increased Airspace Awareness
SkySafe and Fortem Technologies Partner to Enhance Drone Detection and Mitigation Capabilities
New Integrated Solution Combines RF and Radar Technologies for Advanced Airspace Security SkySafe and Fortem Technologies have announced a partnership to deliver a fully integrated drone detection and mitigation solution, designed to combat the growing risk of unauthorized drone incursions. This solution combines SkySafe’s radio frequency (RF)-based detection technology with … [Read more...] about SkySafe and Fortem Technologies Partner to Enhance Drone Detection and Mitigation Capabilities
