Notorious drone graffiti artist KATSU is at it again. But this time, he has tackled a bigger canvas. Early on Wednesday, KATSU flew his hacked DJI Phantom and spraypainted over Kendall Jenner's face on a Calvin Klein billboard in New York City in what can only be described as the first time a drone has been used for public vandalism. "It turned out surprisingly well," … [Read more...] about Drone Graffiti Vandalizes New York City Billboard
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Police Ground Drone Flight at New York Half Marathon
(Source: NYPost.com) A man flying a drone near the half-marathon finish line in lower Manhattan on Sunday set off a terrorism scare that sent cops scrambling by land, sea and air to investigate the mysterious aircraft, sources said. The unidentified man, who appeared to be in his 20, was dressed in a gray jacket with the word “grenade” written on it. Around 10 cops … [Read more...] about Police Ground Drone Flight at New York Half Marathon
Crackdown on Drones Goes Local
(Source: USA Today) The federal government isn't the only entity seeking to reign in drones as their popularity grows. Since 2012, 15 states have enacted laws restricting drones in some way, according to data from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), which tracks state laws. And if New York City Council Member Dan Garodnick gets his way, drones will … [Read more...] about Crackdown on Drones Goes Local
Proposed New York City Drone Ban Would Be the Strictest in the Country
(Source: motherboard.vice.com) A New York City council member is introducing legislation that would ban drones in the city, according to draft legislation obtained by Motherboard. The bill would amend the city's existing administrative code on aviation to severely restrict drones within city limits, essentially banning them except under very specific … [Read more...] about Proposed New York City Drone Ban Would Be the Strictest in the Country
Prosecutors Drop Charges Against NY Drone Hobbyists
(Source: NYPost.com) Manhattan prosecutors Wednesday dismissed charges against two hobbyists who were busted last July for flying their drones too close to an NYPD helicopter near the George Washington Bridge. The felony reckless endangerment raps against Wilkins Mendoza, 34, and Remy Castro, 23, were dropped because they couldn’t prove the case without a reasonable … [Read more...] about Prosecutors Drop Charges Against NY Drone Hobbyists
