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Drone Pilot Guilty in CLT Runway Case: Up to 1 Year Jail
A Charlotte man faces up to a year in prison for flying a drone between two live runways at CLT — here's the federal law he broke…
Drone Safety Statement Act Clears House Panel (2026)
H.R. 10304 would make drone makers show an FAA safety statement at first power-on, replacing the 2016 box insert. Here's what chan…
NATO Shoots Down Drone Over Lithuania for First Time
Italian NATO jets downed a drone that entered Lithuania from Belarus on Sept 15, 2026 — the alliance's first interception over Lit…
Poland Restricts Drone Airspace Near Ukraine Border (2026)
Poland activated new airspace rules along its Ukraine and Belarus border on Sept 10, 2026, banning civilian drones below 9,500 fee…
Drone Shot Down in Alabama: Shooter Faces 20 Years
A DJI Mavic 4 Pro was shot down over Athens, Alabama, during a paid real estate job — here's why shooting down a drone is a federa…
Can You Fly a Drone Over Private Property in 2026?
Flying over a neighbor's yard isn't automatically illegal, but filming their backyard usually is. Here's what US, UK, EU, and Aust…
California Bans Drones Within 400 Feet of Concerts (2026)
California's AB 2113 bans drones within 400 feet of ticketed concerts, sports, and shows, with $500 fines, key exceptions, and a l…
Germany Drone Laws 2026: Registration, Insurance & Fines
Germany's 2026 drone rules explained: mandatory insurance for every drone, LBA registration, no-fly zones on the dipul map, and fi…
US Police Can Disable Drones Now — Only 61 Certified
New federal rules let trained state and local police detect and disable drones, but only 61 officers are certified nationwide. Her…
Drone Shot Down Over Romania by NATO F-18 (4th in 2026)
A Spanish F/A-18 on NATO patrol shot down a drone that crossed into Romania from Moldova on Aug 16, 2026 — the fourth interception…
Canada Drone Laws 2026: Registration, Rules & Fines
Transport Canada's 2026 drone rules explained: when registration and a pilot certificate are required, where you can fly, and fine…
FAA Proposes $289K Fine for Unlicensed Ag Drone Flights
The FAA proposed a $289,215 fine against Gorge Drones for 15 unauthorized fertilizer-spraying flights, a warning for agricultural…
Drones Ground Wildfire Aircraft 26 Times, Face $100K Fines
Drones entered wildfire airspace near Spokane 26 times in three days, grounding firefighting aircraft. Here's the TFR rule and fin…
CASA Drone Rules Australia 2026: Rego, RePL & Fines
CASA's 2026 drone rules explained: when registration and RPA operator accreditation kick in, RePL vs ReOC, flight limits, no-fly z…
Drone No-Fly Zones: How to Check Before You Fly (2026)
Drone no-fly zones cover airports, national parks, TFRs, and more. See exact distances for the US, UK, EU, and Australia, plus the…
UK CAA Drone Rules 2026: IDs, Fees, and Fines Explained
UK drone rules changed on January 1, 2026: registration now kicks in at 100g, not 250g. Full Flyer ID, Operator ID, A2 CofC, and f…
EASA Drone Categories: Open, Specific, Certified (2026)
EASA splits every EU drone flight into Open, Specific, or Certified. Here's which category you're in, which C-class you need, and…
FAA Part 107 License: How to Get Certified in 2026
Getting an FAA Part 107 license costs $175 and takes about 2-3 weeks. Here's the full eligibility, exam, renewal, and penalty brea…
US Drone Laws 2026: FAA Rules Every Pilot Must Know
US drone laws in 2026: FAA registration, Remote ID, the TRUST test, Part 107, where you can fly, and penalties for recreational an…