As both commercial and recreational UAVs become more common, two recent events highlight the potential risk to other aircraft and onlookers. In this DRONELIFE Exclusive guest post, Dr. Ryan Wallace of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety writes that drone incidents involving aircraft need to be a wake up call for the … [Read more...] about Protecting the Future of Drones: Why the Industry Needs to Step Up on Safety DRONELIFE Exclusive Guest Post
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Close Call at Concert: Photographer Fined for Near-Miss Drone Incident with DJ Fatboy Slim
A UK court ordered a photographer to pay over $1100 in fines after he nearly crashed into DJ Fatboy Slim at a beachside concert. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Local Brighton news channels report that as a crowd of 8,500 partied away at Brighton Beach on July 22, 2022, the electronic music producer’s set was suddenly interrupted 15 minutes before it ended by a DJI … [Read more...] about Close Call at Concert: Photographer Fined for Near-Miss Drone Incident with DJ Fatboy Slim
D-Fend Drone Incident Tracker: Just How Big is the Rogue Drone Problem?
D-Fend Solutions Drone Incident Tracker keeps tabs on drone incursions across the globe By DRONELIFE Feature Editor Jim Magill As the usage of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) proliferates across the globe, so too does the number of incidents in which drones are spotted flying, either innocently or with bad intent, in airspace where they shouldn’t be. Continue reading … [Read more...] about D-Fend Drone Incident Tracker: Just How Big is the Rogue Drone Problem?
Drone Near Air Force 1? If That’s True – or Not – it Could Spell Trouble
News and Commentary. Was there a drone near Air Force 1 as President Trump flew into Andrews Air Force Base? If so, there's a problem for the drone industry. And if not, there's a problem for the drone industry. Last week, Sebastian Smith, a reporter covering the White House who was traveling with President Trump on Air Force 1 reported an event with a "small object" - and … [Read more...] about Drone Near Air Force 1? If That’s True – or Not – it Could Spell Trouble
Drone Sightings Data: The Truth About What the Reports Show
Drone sightings data - the incidents where manned aircraft pilots or other stakeholders sight a drone that they are concerned may be unauthorized - are frequently cited as data in support of stricter drone regulations or drone bans. A recent report by drone attorney Jonathan Rupprecht takes a deeper dive into recent drone sightings data. The report points out some significant … [Read more...] about Drone Sightings Data: The Truth About What the Reports Show
