NEW BLOG POST—In recent years, a significant number of drones have been sighted near airports. Some sightings have resulted in canceled flights and even caused pilots to take evasive actions. Today’s WatchBlog post looks at what can be done to prevent incidents like these and how law enforcement identify rogue drones: https://lnkd.in/eW3jUEy5
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🚨 Important Update on DJI Drones in the US! 🚨 Lawmakers are pushing the “Countering CCP Drones Act” which could lead to a ban on DJI drones in the US due to national security concerns. This ban could impact public safety agencies and commercial operations relying on DJI technology. The bill has passed the House and is awaiting Senate approval. Stay informed about the potential changes and their implications! For more details, check out the full article: https://lnkd.in/eM9953D5
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The anti drone lobby is something I have mentioned before. In the USA fears over Chinese government exerting control over leading drone manufacturer DJI has been rumbling with a number of states raising concerns along with the Dept. for Homeland Security. Yesterday the “Countering CCP Drones Act.” that was Introduced by Representatives Elise Stefanik (New York)) and Mike Gallagher (Wisconsin), was passed by Congress on its way to potentially becoming law in the USA. DJI has been active in their PR campaign against the Act providing equipment for law enforcement and urging supporters and users of their equipment to lobby their members. DJI argue that the Act would reduce innovation in the industry. However, as part of their response to the proposed legislation, DJI has said it plans to modify some of the data-sharing capabilities of their drones, which have been a point of contention in the USA. This side of the Pond there is less evidence of the type of fears shown by the Americans but none the less as members of the sector we should all be aware that drones are not popular in every quarter and that is something most innovative technology has had to deal with on the way to becoming mainstream. What is for sure is this proposed legislation will not be teh last in a series of "battles" to define the drone industry in the coming years and if nothing else that has potential to be good for lawyers. #drones #dronesusa #dronelaw
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Some important considerations especially when flying drones of this size close to people.
Following a comprehensive investigation, the Irish Aviation Authority today successfully brought a prosecution with respect to a drone safety occurrence at the Galway Shopping Centre. The defendant, Mr. John Lane pleaded guilty to multiple offences under the Irish Aviation Authority act of 1993 [section 74]. Judge Mary Fahy ordered the defendant to pay costs of €5,000. The IAA’s investigator, Brian Thornton commented on the need to ensure that public safety is maintained through the correct use of drones: “As Ireland’s Aviation Regulator, the safety of the public is our priority. The onus is on those who operate drones to do so safely and within the scope of the law, which in this case is EU-wide and in force since the end of 2019. The drone used in this instance weighed the equivalent of a bowling ball. Had it lost control, it could have posed a significant risk to people on the ground. The operator has admitted he was at fault.” For more on this, visit https://lnkd.in/dEbGxu2s #uas #drones
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The widely discussed and poorly planned CCP act is a shameful piece of legislation that will harm Public safety throughout the country. I am not just the Founder of EagleShield UAS, but also a sworn law enforcement and a member of our PD’s UAS team. We are proudly all DJI drones as they are the best tools on the market for the best price and value. Nothing compares. We have approximately 25 drones from Minis to Avatas to 5-M30’s and both the M300 and M350. We run a DFR Program that is using DJI products. While it would be great if an American company could make a product that is comparable in quality, features and price, it just doesn’t exist. And the current UAS proponents of this legislation have a dog in the fight to push this to attempt a forced increase in their business. It is foolish. Banning DJI does ZERO for cybersecurity. At EagleShield, we are drone agnostic. We don’t care what tools you use to accomplish your mission. We just want you to be able to accomplish it how you choose. However, we do care about one of the primary tools being taken away for nonsensical reasons. We stand with GenPac Drones, Unmanned Vehicle Technologies (UVT) and all police agencies across the country in doing what we can to not have this legislation passed and ruin all the progress agencies have made over the last couple years.
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The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office is in the early stages of testing out a potential task force that would send drones to certain 911 calls before deputies can make it to the scene. To effectively operate the UAS nust securely deliver high-quality live video to commanders. LiveU’s solutions allow you to scale up your situational awareness by adding broadcast-grade live video to your human- and AI-based operations. " Drone as First Responder", is being used in a handful of police departments across the U.S Not just here but across the pond too. In the UK, Drones will be increasingly used as “first responders” when the public report incidents to emergency services, under plans announced by the chancellor in the spring budget on Wednesday. Jeremy Hunt told MPs, £230m would be set aside for police to spend on “time- and money-saving technology” such as unmanned flying vehicles and video technology. The hope is that drones will provide accurate information on the potential scale of an incident reported by a member of the public who has called 911 or 999. #lawenforcement #police #drones #UAS #policing #firstresponders LiveU #commandandcontrol #C2 #leadership #publicorder #crowdcontrol #defense #defence IACP Conference 2024 Boston #UKpolice #US #uav #drones #robotics #AI #sheriff #emergencyresponse CBRNE ATLANTIC BRIDGE (CAB)
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Posted on the 4th of January 2024, UAS Vision: “Drone Collides with Helicopter Over Daytona Beach” https://lnkd.in/dq-fC2gr Luckily it is only the helicopter’s blade that was damaged! Midair collision between a helicopter and a drone might be fatal. Most likely a helicopter pilot won’t be able to detect the drone far enough to be able to evade, as happened in Daytona Beach. Thus, regulators forbid flying drones in presence of crewed aircraft and, drones’ pilots are required to give the way to crewed aircraft. However, human errors happen. For many years, general aviation (GA) enjoyed free airspace outside big airports. All they had to do is look out to see that no other GA is on their way. Nowadays, drones are operating all over for various usages: delivery, inspection, hobbies, first responders and more. Soon air-taxis( AAM-Advanced Air Mobility) will join the already busy skies. Is it possible to let the new industry to flourish, without imposing limits on GA without compromising flight safety? It is possible, if all airspace users will have a Collision Avoidance System (CAS) that is based on a ‘Vehicle to Vehicle’ (V2V) low latency link. All aircraft, crewed and uncrewed will be on the same link, each vehicle transmits its location and each vehicle receives its neighboring aircrafts’ locations. The CAS onboard each vehicle analyzes the risk for a midair collision. If the risk is high, the CAS will command an evasive maneuver to a crewed aircraft and will direct the uncrewed external pilot or inject steering commands to the uncrewed’s autopilot. Ciconia has flight tested its C&CAS (Coordination & Collision Avoidance System) onboard a drone and helicopter. They both operated freely close to each other. Whenever there was a conflict, the C&CAS resolved it. #drones #helicopter #aviation #safety #ciconia
Drone Collides with Helicopter Over Daytona Beach
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Good reminder to do your homework and know what products you are buying before you make a terrible mistake. Regulatory bodies are creating lists of products you cannot use when doing business with them... Maybe this should be the new standard for private and public business? When DJI introduced their drone series, sales went through the roof and no one had a clue this technology could be used as a means to collect as much info as possible, including your photos, location, pictures etc... Today, DJI is not an approved device for use in government projects after much speculation the data was capable of being used as threat to national security. Being a drone hobbyist myself, they are really great drones from a functional and ease of use standpoint, but I definitely think twice now. https://lnkd.in/g7Q4XgHZ
Feds warn China is collecting data from drones used in the US
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Don't panic! - Explaining the CCP Drones Act - DJI Ban (sUAS News) Check out Patrick Egan's perspective on the future of the drone industry. He argues that fears of the industry's collapse are exaggerated, as current DJI models remain unaffected by new legislation. The Drones for First Responders Act adds tariffs on Chinese drones, reinvesting the funds into American innovation. Amid security concerns and lobbying controversies, Egan advocates for constructive dialogue and government support to strengthen the domestic market. Don't miss this insightful read on the possible impact of these changes. Dronedesk - Less admin, more flying …🚀 #drone #dronesforgood #firstresponder #dji #innovation #flightplanning #dronedesk
Donât Panic! A Look at What the Countering CCP Drones Act Really Means â DJI Ban â sUAS News â The Business of Drones
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Why Is Anti-Drone Technology Important? The increase of lowly priced drones has resulted in many security and safety issues for helicopters and airlines in the air and people on the ground, hence the need for anti-drone technology. Below are more reasons why anti-drone technology is important: Prevention of Drone Damage and Accidents: Drones have been reported to cause various damages; for example, people have been hit and injured by drones that are flying too low. Sadly, when they fly too high, they also risk causing accidents by colliding with crewed airplanes. This is why anti-drone technology is essential in contouring drones that are too close to humanity or too high to cause plane crashes. Safeguarding Privacy Rights: Rogue drones fly above people’s homes, businesses, companies, and other entities. This is annoying and a major concern to the concerned entity’s privacy. Hence, anti-drone technologies come in handy in countering such rogue drones for prosecution purposes. You may get great evidence for prosecution based on the method you use to counter the drone. #Anti-Drone Technology #drones #jammer #Anti-drone device
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Here is what’s happening with the potential ban of DJI drones in the US, and what drone pilots can expect in the weeks to come…
DJI ban update: Current status and future implications for drone pilots
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