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London (AFP) – A British Airways plane struck an object believed to be a drone as it was coming in for landing at Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport, police said. An investigation has been launched into the incident, which follows a

National Security adviser Susan Rice says that the fight with Islamic State terrorists is not part of a civilizational struggle, echoing a sentiment promoted by President Obama.

Here’s a disturbing report, made all the more disturbing because of the grisly familiarity of the topic: ISIS has executed 175 of the 300 Syrian cement workers it kidnapped on April 7.

WASHINGTON (AP) — A government-sponsored committee is recommending standards that could clear the way for commercial drone flights over populated areas and help speed the introduction of package delivery drones and other uses not yet possible, The Associated Press has learned.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A drone has successfully delivered a package to a residential location in a small Nevada town in what its maker and the governor of the state said Friday was the first fully autonomous urban drone delivery in the U.S.

RENO, Nev. (AP) — A drone has successfully delivered a package to a residential location in a small Nevada town in what its maker and the governor of the state said Friday was the first fully autonomous urban drone delivery in the U.S.

The Turkish government has announced an interest in adopting an eagle-training program currently in use in the Netherlands, which teaches eagles how to capture unmanned drones mid-air, allowing for a rapid elimination of the threat of any rogue flying objects.

Eye in the Sky is a challenging film about a highly contentious subject: the ethics and morality of targeted drone warfare.

Connecticut police have appealed to lawmakers for the ability to own and use armed drones after a bill that aims to ban the weaponization of the devices was discussed on Monday.

Drones are increasingly being used to smuggle drugs and other contraband into Britain’s jails. So serious is the problem that the government has already slapped a two year jail term on anyone caught delivering illicit material in this way. Smugglers

ZURICH, Switzerland, Feb. 10 (UPI) — Every year in Switzerland, emergency centers respond to more than 1,000 calls concerning injured and lost hikers. In larger countries, where more people venture into larger swaths of wilderness, the problem is even greater.

“Bring your lucky jersey, bring your face paint, bring your team spirit … but leave your drones at home,” warns the the Federal Aviation Administration in regards to Super Bowl Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

With the rapid increase — and potential misuse — of drones filling the skies, authorities have been working to find effective countermeasures for the unmanned aircraft. The latest tactic? Trained eagles.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations division announced late last week it is testing a program to operate Predator drones from a civilian airport in San Angelo, Texas.

Fox News reports confirmation from the U.S. Navy that Iran flew a surveillance drone over the aircraft USS Harry Truman on January 12, the same day Iran committed a war crime with impunity, by taking ten American sailors hostage and using them in video propaganda.

The United States and British intelligence services hacked into Israeli drones in order to monitor their activity under a classified program code-named “Anarchist,” Internet publication The Intercept reported Friday.

The Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District is installing new signs this week to remind people that the world famous span is a no-drone zone.

Those thinking of purchasing a drone for Christmas, either for themselves or others, may want to take a close look at the rules instituted by the FAA for flying drones.

A new video released by the Federal Air Administration warns potential new drone owners about the regulations on piloting and registering the flying devices.

Many commercial drones, including those purchased over the holidays, must now be registered.

According to CBS News, police in Tokyo are deploying drones designed to take out suspicious drones or drones that enter into restricted airspace. Currently, civilian drones are banned in certain areas of Japan’s capital, but police drones have been equipped with

A California Highway Patrol (CHP) helicopter was forced to abandon its pursuit of a stolen vehicle after the pilot made an emergency maneuver to avoid a collision with a nearby drone.

The FAA released a series of rcommended drone regulations on Monday, just in time for Christmas. The documents list requirements and safety rules for drone pilots, a set of proposed guidelines that after a variety of drone-related accidents and problems have been

The Guardian has responded to the death of psychopathic ISIS terrorist Jihadi John as only the Guardian knows how: by reviving a charming, Facebook-style photo montage showing the martyred victim’s tragic journey from “shy, football-loving boy to Isis killer”. If you

On Monday a civilian drone was seized after it crash landed inside Oklahoma State Penitentiary due to operator error. The drone’s operator hit the razorwire and lost control of the vehicle, which crashed in the McAlester Texas prison where it was confiscated by prison staff.

With a constant string of near misses in airports across the nation and conflicts between neighbors over allegations of spying, federal regulators have been reviewing possible rules for privately owned, recreational unmanned aerial vehicles, often called drones. Now regulators have announced plans to force owners to register their devices with the federal government.

On Friday, Turkey shot down a drone aircraft that violated its airspace. U.S. officials believe it was a Russian drone, although the Russians deny losing any of their equipment. Saturday brought a warning from Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu that his country is prepared to fire on manned aircraft, as well.

Two U.S. officials claim Russian fighter jets are stalking American predator drones over Syria.

California Governor Jerry Brown showed his unflinching support for unlimited drone operations by vetoing three bipartisan bills protecting privacy, public safety and education.

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the NFL permission to use drones for filming, making the NFL the first American major professional sports league to obtain such latitude.

Russia’s military buildup in Syria continues at a rapid clip, with dozens of attack planes and helicopters already in position, along with two new bases appearing on the Mediterranean coast. On Tuesday, it was reported that Russian drone aircraft have taken to the skies over Syria.

California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed legislation last week aimed at protecting privacy by banning drones from flying within 350 feet above a property without the owner’s consent.

California Governor Jerry Brown vetoed a controversial drone privacy bill Wednesday, declaring that it would expose hobbyists to excessive litigation.

On September 5, the California Senate passed a bill banning residents from flying drones over prisons or jails in the state. Those caught doing so would face misdemeanor charges.

Authorities arrested New York City teacher Daniel Verley, 26, after he allegedly crashed a drone into an empty section of Louis Armstrong Stadium during the U.S. Open.

The CIA, in collaboration with U.S. Special Operation forces, has embarked on a secret drone campaign to track and kill terrorism suspects in Syria deemed “high-value targets,” namely senior Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) jihadists, The Washington Post has learned from U.S. officials.