A new tranche of commercial satellite shots has torn the secrecy veil from Israel’s eight‑day air war inside Iran, confirming crippling damage to nuclear, missile and command sites. Independent analysts say Tehran’s premier heavy‑water reactor complex, multiple centrifuge workshops and at least two hardened missile bases have been “neutralised,” while Iranian retaliation has peppered Israeli…
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Who Controls the Skies – FAA vs. Local Authority Drones have soared in popularity in Los Angeles, but navigating the patchwork of laws can be daunting. Both federal and local authorities play roles in regulating drone use. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has exclusive authority over U.S. airspace – it sets nationwide rules for how,…
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New York City has some of the nation’s most complex and strict drone regulations, but recent changes are opening the skies – with plenty of strings attached. Once effectively banned, drones can now be flown in NYC under a tightly controlled permit system launched in 2023. In this comprehensive guide, we break down federal vs.…
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China has rapidly expanded its drone industry – but flying a drone there comes with a maze of regulations. Recent rule changes mean tougher requirements for registration, licensing, and flight permissions. This report breaks down what hobbyists, businesses, and foreign travelers must know about China’s drone laws in 2025, including new updates, enforcement crackdowns, and…
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Regulatory Authorities and Framework in Italy Drone operations in Italy are governed by both national and European regulators. The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) is the primary authority that implements and enforces drone laws in Italy lexology.com drone-laws.com. Since Italy is a member of the European Union, it follows the common EU drone regulations set…
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Introduction: What Are Fiber-Optic Drones? Fiber-optic drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that use a physical fiber-optic cable for communication instead of relying on radio signals ts2.tech. In practice, the drone is tethered by an ultralight fiber-optic line that carries control commands and high-bandwidth data (like video) between the drone and its operator. This “fly-by-fiber”…
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Introduction to Anti-Drone Technologies As drones proliferate in both civilian and military arenas, the need to counter rogue or malicious drones has become urgent. High-profile incidents – from drones causing airport shutdowns to UAVs menacing critical infrastructure – have underscored the threat. For example, the NFL reported a staggering 20,000% increase in drone incursions at…
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Regulatory Authorities: Who Governs Drones in Japan? Japan’s drone regulations are primarily overseen by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), specifically through the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) uavcoach.com. MLIT/JCAB serves as the national aviation authority, handling drone registration, setting safety rules, and issuing flight permissions caldwelllaw.com. In addition to MLIT, other…
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Drones have revolutionized photography, filmmaking, agriculture, and many other industries, growing from niche gadgets into essential tools worldwide. In this comprehensive report, we profile the 20 most popular drones as of 2025 across consumer, commercial/professional, and industrial categories. These models were chosen based on global sales, user reviews, professional rankings, and market analysis. For each…
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The Rising Threat of Drones in Modern Warfare and Public Security Drones as Emerging Threats: Small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) have rapidly become a double-edged sword – offering benefits for civilians while introducing new threats on battlefields and in public spaces ctc.westpoint.edu ctc.westpoint.edu. Terrorist organizations and insurgents have weaponized cheap commercial drones for bombings, kamikaze…
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