Orlando drone show crash caused by misaligned flight path: NTSB report
The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday released a preliminary report into the issue that caused some planes to go out of control at a drone show in Florida last month, seriously injuring a young boy. The accident occurred on December 21, 2024, during a Christmas light show held by Sky Elements at Lake Eola […]
Chinese Drone Giant DJI Removes Geofencing that Protects White House, Airports, Wildfires
China's DJI, the world's leading drone manufacturer, has decided to do away with its long-standing geofencing feature that previously prevented drones from flying over restricted areas such as airports, wildfires and the White House. . The Verge report Chinese drone maker DJI has made major changes to its flight control software, effectively removing restrictions on […]
US Border Patrol captures Russian mercenary carrying drone, 2 passports and $4K
A Russian mercenary was arrested by U.S. Border Patrol earlier this month after illegally entering the United States near Rome, Texas, according to reports. ValleyCentral.com in Harlingen, Texas reports that on January 4, 2025, Timur Praliev was encountered and eventually arrested as he crossed the Rio Grande into Texas with two passports and $4,000. It […]
34 people arrested amid California fires, including burglar disguised as firefighter; 3 arrested for illegal drone activity
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has arrested 34 people on criminal charges related to the devastating fires that have devastated the area, authorities said. As Blaze News previously reported on Monday, one person was arrested on suspicion of arson. “We have people who will do everything they can to exploit the victims of this […]
LA wildfires: Police arrest drone pilots as firefighters battle infernos
As wildfires rage across Southern California, authorities report encounters with multiple aerial operations could impede life-saving efforts, with three police officers following two drone incidents. was arrested. The charges had not been dismissed as of Monday afternoon. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said the two arrests stemmed from one drone incident. “If you have […]
FBI searching for operator of drone that punched hole in firefighting plane
Los Angeles FBI authorities are searching for the operator of a private drone that collided with a Canadian plane that was helping to suppress wildfires in California. Akil Davis, the FBI's deputy director in charge of the Los Angeles field office, said Thursday that a Canadian Airlines Super Scooper plane fighting wildfires in California collided […]
Plane scooping water from ocean to fight wildfires grounded after hitting drone illegally flying over Pacific Palisades
A drone that was being flown illegally was damaged. grounded A super scooper plane leased to help fight wildfires devastating Los Angeles. Officials said the drone hit the plane, leaving a fist-sized hole in the wing that needed repair. Drones are prohibited from flying while fighting fires, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the […]
Los Angeles wildfires: Firefighting plane grounded for 3 days after drone strike
Federal authorities are calling after someone flew a drone into the wing of a firefighter carrying water to fight wildfires raging across Los Angeles, creating a “fist-sized hole” in the wing and rendering it out of service for several days. California State Police are investigating. important period. A Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson told FOX News […]
Canadian ‘Super Scooper’ Aircraft Grounded After Colliding with Drone over Los Angeles Wildfires
A Canadian “super scooper” aircraft battling the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles was forced to suspend operations Thursday after colliding with a commercial drone in heavy smoke above the blaze, local fire officials said. I no longer get it. CNN report The specially designed CL-415 firefighting plane is used to scoop up more than 1,500 […]
Drone Footage Shows Destroyed Pacific Palisades L.A. Neighborhood
Aerial footage captured by local news drones shows the devastation caused by the Pacific Palisades fire as it rages through an upscale Los Angeles neighborhood, revealing an apocalyptic landscape of destroyed homes. Horrifying video taken by the Los Angeles-based ABC7 station clearly shows thousands of burned-out homes for the first time since the smoke began […]