Airborne-NextGen 07.08.26: Drone Seizures, Firefly Lunar Contract, Scale Masters
Also: Drones v MedHelos, Counter-Drone Operations, DARPA X-65, India's Largest eVTOL Demonstrator The FBI said it has seized more than 600 drones near World Cup sites since the tournament began on June 11 after authorities determined the devices violated restricted airspace. In Kansas City alone, there have been 32 drone seizures outside World Cup events so far. The total number of seized drones nationwide has doubled in less than two weeks. The FBI, along with accredited operators from local and state law enforcement around the country, is monitoring drone activity near World Cup competitions
Also: Drones v MedHelos, Counter-Drone Operations, DARPA X-65, India's Largest eVTOL Demonstrator The FBI said it has seized more than 600 drones near World Cup sites since the tournament began on June 11 after authorities determined the devices violated restricted airspace. In Kansas City alone, there have been 32 drone seizures outside World Cup events so far. The total number of seized drones nationwide has doubled in less than two weeks. The FBI, along with accredited operators from local and state law enforcement around the country, is monitoring drone activity near World Cup competitions
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