After incidents, FAA warns against drones at airports By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The number of reported close encounters between drones and manned aircraft at U.S. airports almost doubled between the first and second quarters of 2026, according to FAA data. From April through June 2026, the FAA reported 601 drone sightings near airports, compared with only 320 … [Read more...] about FAA Data Shows Drone Sightings Near Airports Nearly Doubled in Second Quarter
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FAA Signals Tougher Stance on Unauthorized Drone Operations
Agency issues fines, license suspensions, and revocations for unsafe and unauthorized drone operations The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took enforcement action against multiple drone operators in 2025 for unsafe and unauthorized flights. The announcement closely follows recent FAA actions to expand flight restrictions through two new broad NOTAMs, including one that … [Read more...] about FAA Signals Tougher Stance on Unauthorized Drone Operations
Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft Highlights Safety Risks in Restricted Airspace
FAA Urges Drone Pilots to Avoid Wildfire Areas to Prevent Accidents and Delays in Firefighting Efforts A drone collided with a firefighting aircraft over the Palisades fire on Thursday, grounding the firefighting aircraft and raising concerns about drone safety near active wildfires. The FAA and local officials are emphasizing the dangers of unauthorized drone flights in … [Read more...] about Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft Highlights Safety Risks in Restricted Airspace
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?
Drone Security Takes Flight at College Football Games: SkySafe Partners with University of Illinois
With over 7,500 drone flights monitored and real-time threat detection, SkySafe’s cutting-edge technology continues to enhance fan safety at Illini football games. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Between the student body, thousands of out-of-town fans, and a thriving tailgate college football games are big events - which also means that they need innovative security … [Read more...] about Drone Security Takes Flight at College Football Games: SkySafe Partners with University of Illinois
