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
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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
DJI’s Quest for Real Drone Incident Data: Why Every Pilot Should Care
Yesterday, DJI, announced that they would equip all drones with AirSense ADS-B receivers as of 2020. (You can read about that here). The announcement is just part of DJI's plan to equip hardware with technology-based safety features in order to address the needs of regulators - and minimize the need for new and more stringent regulations. As the world's largest drone … [Read more...] about DJI’s Quest for Real Drone Incident Data: Why Every Pilot Should Care
