Drone News: DJI Ban Updates, Drone Stalker Arrested, Drones for Good, & Flite Fest 2024

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Welcome to your weekly UAS news update we have 5 stories for you, DJI Ban Updates, Drone Stalker Arrested, a drones for good story, Flite Fest and a correction to last week's segment!







00:00 Introduction
00:20 DJI Ban Updates
02:02 Drone Stalker Arrested
02:50 Drones for Good
03:27 Flite Fest 2024
04:16 Correction to Lawsuit Story

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Welcome to your weekly UAS news update we have 5 stories for you, DJI Ban Updates, Drone Stalker Arrested, a drones for good story, Flite Fest and a correction to last week's segment!

First up, a bill similar to the Countering CCP Drones Act is expected to be introduced in the Senate.
It’s reported that Jon Tester - Democrat Senator from Montana - will be the one introducing this bill, and would involve adding DJI to the FCC’s Covered List.
The items covered in the list can not be imported or used in the United States, and this includes prohibiting FCC approvals for FUTURE DJI equipment. 
Please check the Drone Advocacy Alliance websites for the most up-to-date information and for instructions on how to reach out to your senators and representatives.
As far as the current bills, there's no new information from last week, we are still waiting to hear whether or not Countering CCP language has been added to the Senate version of the NDAA. The introduction of this bill by Senator Tester might be a sign that Stefanik's attempts were not successful last week.

Next up, a man from PA was arrested for using a drone to stalk and harass teenage girls. 
Canonsburg Police received a few complaints about drones, but things took a turn after the suspect interacted with a 13-year-old girl. 
During their investigation, police learned that 44-year-old Michael Brackman had allegedly used his drone to follow a 13-year-old 80-90 times, nearly any time she went outside.
Police also discovered 5 additional cases involving children.
Police then arrested Brackman, who is currently held on a $10,000 bond. 
We’ll keep you updated if we see more.

Third, is a story from last month that just became public.
Lakewood, CO police used a drone to save an intoxicated teenager.
Police were called after a group of teenagers reported a friend had wandered off and that he was “very intoxicated”.
A drone operator with thermal was dispatched to the call and found the teen lying in a small bush.
Upon reaching the scene, the teen was not breathing and CPR was successfully performed.
Great job to the Lakewood Police Department!

Next up, Flite Fest is happening now!
If you're unfamiliar with Flite Fest, It's an RC Airplane meet-up that includes building foam airplanes, testing them, and then flying them.
The event is held in Malvern, Ohio, and goes through this weekend.
If you're in the area, check it out, build some airplanes, and be sure to hang out for combat!