Kurdistan hit by 4 drones

27/06/2021

A total of four explosives-laden drones hit two areas in Erbil, capital of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan region, without causing casualties, according to security officials. One of the attacks took place when three of the drones hit a house in a village near the city of Erbil, some 375 km north of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, the regional Kurdish Counter-Terrorism said in a statement posted on its Facebook page. Two of the drones detonated while the third did not, the statement said.

2 explosive laden drones

27/06/2021

Two drones used for attack on Jammu Air Force base. Two low-intensity explosions were reported in the technical area of the base. One of the blast caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the second one exploded in an open area.

2nd time

09/05/2021

The Ain al Asad military base in Iraq was struck by a fixed wing “kamikaze” drone damaging a hanger. Nobody was hurt during the attack. This marks the second time in a month that a military instillation in Iraq that houses #UnitedStates forces was struck by loitering munitions. Loitering munition use against US forces is extremely rare, but it’s second use in a month could show a significant shift in tactics for Iranian proxy groups.

A booby-trapped drone

27/04/2021

A remotely piloted boat packed with explosives targeted the Saudi port of Yanbu in the Red Sea. Saudi Arabia claimed to have intercepted and destroyed the attack boat. The incident comes amid the kingdom’s years long war against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The Houthis have in the past used bomb-laden drones and explosive-packed boats in attacks targeting the kingdom.

Attack of the Vatican Ambassador

20/04/2021

CJNG (el Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion) explosive drone attacks on Vatican ambassador leave 2 policemen injured in Aguililla. The drones were loaded with fragmentation grenades.

Auckland real estate photographer’s drone shot down

28/03/2021

Professional Photographer Jack Mapobpan was operating the authorized drone when he heard two noises, which he put down to a neighbour using a nail gun. On his UAV he found a bullet hole, created by what appeared to be a pellet gun, at the centre of the rear of the drone, between two proximity sensors.

Against Eurocup

03/03/2021

Surreal episode in San Mamés in the match between Athletic and Eibar this Saturday : a drone fell in the middle of the match and referee Pizarro Gómez had to stop the match to remove it. Everything was in a shock and the drone did not fall on anyone. The directed flying object hung a flag with the slogan of the campaign against the celebration of the European Championship in San Mamés next summer.

A Flyadeal airbus hit by a drone

02/03/2021

A Houthi drone hit an A320 at Abha airport (Saudi Arabia). No casualties were to be deplored but the fuselage was seriously hit.

Potential Attack on the tallest buildings

27/01/2021

A militant group in Iraq has threatened to bomb Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. The group reported that the Iraqi militia that launched the drone attack in Saudi Arabian was planning to attack the world’s tallest building.

Weaponized drones

22/12/2020

Talibans recently admitted they introduced weaponized drones to their arsenal against Afghani troops.

South of KSA

04/12/2020

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen stated that it had intercepted and destroyed a drone filled with explosives launched by the armed Houthi movement, toward the Saudi Kingdom. The UAV was targeting civilian objects and non-combatants in the southern region of the kingdom. No information on damage or casualties.

1 death and 14 wounded

05/11/2020

Iran-backed Houthi mortar and drone attacks on military and civilian targets in Yemen’s southern city of Taiz have killed a civilian and wounded at least 14 more. An explosive-laden drone hit a military post in Jabal Habashy district, wounding 10 soldiers. The drone was carrying a large amount of explosive materials and detonated as soldiers were guarding their post.

Taliban rigging drones to drop bombs

31/10/2020

In late October, the Taliban reportedly used a drone to bomb the compound of the governor of Kunduz province.

Half kilo of TNT

28/10/2020

During a customs check at Gye toll booth, French police discovered that a man had in his possession a drone, two blocks of 500g military-grade TNT explosive charges and detonators with a remote triggering device. The man was arrested; however, he was unaware of the content in the car and was just following instructions in bringing the car back to Montpellier. The intent of the use of drones and explosive are not known yet and investigations are still ongoing.

Houthis vs Saudis

07/09/2020

The Houthi rebels of Yemen launched an attack with drones loaded with explosives against Abha airport in southwest Saudi Arabia. The bomb-laden UAV was launched by the terrorist, Iran-backed Houthi militia towards the Kingdom.

VOG-17

04/09/2020

Despite a ceasefire agreement, pro-Russian separatists targeted Ukraine military troops using grenades dropped from a drone, injuring two servicemen. Russian occupation forces dropped VOG grenades (suspended VOG-17 fragmentation projectile for under-barrel grenade launchers) from the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Jalisco Cartel Adopts New Tactic

20/08/2020

The Jalisco New Generation Cartel is improving its risk-free mean of attack with drones, C4, packs of metal balls and a remote detonation system. As stated by the mexican Attorney General’s Office, such devices were also found in April of 2020, in a context of extremely violent cartel wars

IED on troops

17/07/2020

An improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in the Turkish-occupied town of Afrin in northern Aleppo. The IED targeted a vehicle of the Sham Corps militant group wounding at least 3 of its members.

“Lone wolf” on Camp Nou

20/05/2020

A « lone wolf » terrorist was arrested by the Spanish police, while he was preparing to use a drone to bomb a football match. Instructions were received in Syria to pack a drone with explosives. Slowed down by the COVID-19, this delay allowed the police to catch him on time.

Right after a U.N. call for immediate turce

27/03/2020

Saudi-Led coalition intercepted and destroyed drones launched by Iran-aligned Yemen’s Houthis towards “civilian targets” in Saudi cities of Abha and Khamis Mushait.

Possible trouble by Naxals

17/11/2019

Small red and white light emitting drones were seen flying near the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Kistaram and Pallodi at least four times in three days. The drones emitted a "low whizzing sound" that drew attention of camp guards after which offensive position was taken by troops and an alert sounded across all the nearby camps anticipating possible trouble by Naxals.

Pro-Serbia banner

18/09/2019

Officials say police in Kosovo have arrested eight Czech soccer fans who were allegedly planning to fly a drone with a pro-Serbia banner during 2020 European Championship qualifier between Kosovo and the Czech Republic.

Shaybah’s hit

17/08/2019

A drone attack claimed by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sparked a fire in a remote Saudi oil and gas field (Shaybah) but has caused no casualties or disruption to production, state-owned energy company Saudi Aramco said.

Oil Pumping Station targeted

26/05/2019

The Houthis have stepped up attacks on the kingdom in the past two weeks - including a drone strike on two oil pumping stations near Riyadh - in a resurgence of tactics that had largely subsided since late last year amid U.N.-led peace efforts.

Towards residential areas

08/03/2019

Saudi Arabia’s air defense systems shot down a houthi drone. Some civilians suffered light injuries from debris when the drone was shot down. The aircraft had been heading toward residential areas in Abha, around 230 km (140 miles) north of the border with Yemen.

While parading

10/01/2019

Houthi exploding drine claims multiple lives at Military Parade. A Houthi drone carrying large amount of munitions exploded over a gov military parade, killing 8, including a high-ranking official.

14 NM far from YUL

05/06/2021

En route to Montreal/St Hubert, at 2,500 feet, a Montreal Cessna 150L reported coming into a drone without serious damage or injuries.

Not the first encounter

27/04/2021

A Barrier Air airline pilot located a drone on April 27 at around 5 p.m. local time, 30 meters from the aircraft. This resulted in a suspension of national and international flights inbound and outbound of Auckland Airport.

Police say it could have caused a serious collision

27/04/2021

A pilot avoided a "serious collision" with a drone after it flew close to his aircraft. Police have issued a warning after the aircraft was nearly hit by an unlicensed drone. The pilot was flying over Brockworth around two miles south of Gloucestershire Airport in Staverton.

Drone Pilot not located

24/04/2021

Drone flight results in near miss for plane leaving Nanaimo airport. The pilot of a single engine Cessna 208B reported a drone flying approximately 500 feet below them as they left Nanaimo for Vancouver.

200 feet close

20/04/2021

Near miss between small plane and drone above downtown Kelowna. A small aircraft flying over downtown Kelowna had a close call, nearly colliding with a drone. No damages or injuries were reported.

Crashed on the roof

07/04/2021

New York law enforcement officers caught a 27-year-old Philadelphia resident as he attempted to retrieve his drone which he had crashed onto the roof of the 3 World Trade Center.

Indian drone crashes anti-Maoist operations

29/03/2021

An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which was recently acquired for the conflict zone to boost the anti-Maoist operations in Bastar, crashed into the outer wall of Jagdalpur airport during a trial in south Chhattisgarh.

Incident in the vicinity of Institut de recherche d’Hydro-Québec (IREQ)

23/03/2021

Helicopter pilot spots a gray-triangle shaped drone flying above limit at 600ft near Hydro-Quebec Research Institute on March 20.

Drone operating illegally in controlled airspace at GSO

17/03/2021

Piedmont Triad Airport employees reported sighting a drone flying over the airfield. The runway was switched and flights were diverted. The drone incursion lasted for about 2h, during of which law enforcement agencies commenced searches for the drone operator, but were unsuccessful.

Can we have our UAV back, pls?

04/03/2021

Drone taking photos of MediaCity crashes onto balcony in Salford Quays apartment block. Peel Group's aerial device was said to have developed a problem before crashing onto a balcony at Sovereign Point.

Cessna Skywagon reports the presence of two drones

02/03/2021

On February 12, 2021, a pilot of a Cessna A185F Skywagon reported the presence of two drones at an altitude of 700 feet and 2 NM south of Boundary Bay Airport.

FRA closed

02/03/2021

This is not the first time that flights have been suspended due to drone sightings at Frankfurt Airport. Last May, the airport was shut down, February 8 last month, it was shut down again.

Deeply in the Forest

19/02/2021

An indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crash-landed in Taitung Forest Park. Eyewitnesses spotted the drone flying at a low altitude over Flowing Lake before it crashed, smashing into several trees and breaking into pieces. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Knock knock on the window

29/01/2021

A DJI drone deployed for a commercial photography job crashed into a Sydney high-rise apartment block injuring an occupant. The drone operator reportedly lost control of the drone after flying it approximately 10 metres high in-front of the building.

On coastal patrol

25/01/2021

A drone collided with a helicopter and this time a non-flying, left-seat crewmember was injured. The DJI Mavic 2 Pro pierced the acrylic windshield of a Bell UH-57B, while the helicopter was on coastal patrol Saturday for the Chilean Navy near Santo Domingo, 68 miles west of Santiago. The drone was recovered and attempts to locate the owner are ongoing. It did not have a registration number.

Closer to Bryony Frost

12/01/2021

Drone's crash landing during Welsh Grand National meeting probed by police Gwent Police have said the incident is being investigated. The drone came down near Chepstow Racecourse after Bryony Frost won the first race on Pozo Emery.

R44 vs DJI Matrice

15/12/2020

During an aerial photography mission in the area of the mine workshops, the pilot was forced to perform an emergency maneuver in order to avoid a collision with a drone.

1,000 feet over

25/11/2020

Police issue drone warning after near miss at Elstree Aerodrome. Police received a report that a pilot landing at Elstree Aerodrome encountered a drone flying around 1,000 feet over the Bushey Heath area. Fortunately, the pilot was able to land safely - but the incident has prompted an officer to issue a warning about using drones near airports and airstrips.

An Apache on the track…

24/11/2020

Apache helicopter deployed to track illegal drone near Stansted Airport. A near miss involving a pair of Army helicopters. Both crews spotted the drone. The report says Army pilots were able to see the drone again and reported its exact position, they continued to monitor it for half an hour before it left the area close to the airport.

Nose, antenna & cowling damaged

21/11/2020

A man has been arrested by FBI special agents in Los Angeles on charges of recklessly flying a drone that crashed into a police helicopter. The drone damaged the chopper's nose, antenna and cowling - the covering of the engine - in the impact. "If the drone had struck the helicopter's main rotor instead of the fuselage, it could have brought the helicopter down," according to the criminal complaint filed in the United States District Court.

Blue, 50cm long, 10kg

17/11/2020

Manchester flight involved in one of the country's closest ever near misses with a drone. The incident involved an Airbus A320 aircraft flying at 8,000ft over having just taken off from Manchester Airport. Both pilots in the cockpit of the Easyjet Manchester-to-Athens flight "saw a large drone pass very close to the aircraft windscreen". The drone was described as blue, around 50cm long and weighing "at least 10kg".

Bang, bang

30/10/2020

The Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Association of Southern Africa (CUAASA) said a drone is suspected to have struck an airborne training aircraft on 27 October at Rand Airport, causing the pilot to make a precautionary landing after hearing a loud bang shortly after take-off.

Spotted 6 meters away…

06/10/2020

Spotted at 6 meters away from an Airbus A321wing. The Airprox report concluded that «the pilot’s overall account of the incident portrayed a situation where providence had played a major part in the incident and/or a definite risk of collision had existed»

Captured by a crew

22/09/2020

A Spectrum Health Aero Med helicopter had a near collision with a drone while landing at Butterworth Hospital. The drone was hovering over the rooftop landing site when the aircraft landed. The device dropped low enough to be captured by an Aero Med crew member. The owner is unknown.

Disrupting fire fighting

21/09/2020

Dronists may not realize the danger they are causing firefighters. Airplanes and helicopters critical to such tasks had to land and wait until the airspace is cleared before resuming water or retardant deliveries to the fire during UTAH massive fires.

A drone dangerously close to Nuremberg’s Landing Approach

18/09/2020

A drone has come dangerously close to a passenger aircraft. According to the police, the plane inbound from Heraklion (Greece) was just about to land at Nuremberg Airport. In an area above Puschendorf, Veitsbronn and Langenzenn, the crew noticed the drone at a height of about 700 meters. According to the police, the aircraft was only about 50 meters away from the aircraft.

200 ft underneath

04/09/2020

Drone and two-seater plane in near miss near Gamston Airport. A drone pilot prevented a mid-air collision over Ordsall near Gamston Airport by halting a descent as a small aircraft passed 200 ft underneath it.

Near miss with a rescue Heli

06/08/2020

Rescue helicopter in Freiburg almost collides with a drone. The helicopter pilot noticed the flying object right next to her.

Sighting @New York’s Business Airport

26/07/2020

FAA Investigates Drone Sighting Near Teterboro Airport after the crew onboard a small plane reported seeing a drone flying near the Airport.

Master vs mini

20/07/2020

A Boeing 747 operated by Virgin Atlantic identified a civilian drone hovering close to its takeoff flightpath. The Stewart, a former drone operator, estimated the civilian UAV to be as close as 90 meters below the aircraft.

Attacked by a Gull

08/07/2020

The UAS was being operated commercially on a roof survey of a large building in a built-up area, using the pre-programmed flight path. All the normal pre-flight checks were completed, including an assessment of potential bird interference. The UAS flew out on the first track before returning on the second when a gull flew over the pilot from behind and attacked it.

Light but risked

06/07/2020

A drone put the occupants of a light aircraft "in danger of serious injury" after a near miss incident outside Perth. The aircraft almost collided with the drone over Murrayshall.

Knocked off balance by the blast

03/07/2020

Near miss with drone, crash on turnpike heightens stress on law enforcement. Police in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the United States, had organized an escort to accompany the funeral procession of an officer killed in a shooting. A police helicopter was covering the event. It was filmed as a drone, apparently a DJI Inspire, quickly approached the helicopter, until it was knocked off balance by the blast of the blades.

Rotor Damaged

15/06/2020

A near-miss occured in Western Canada, between an AS350 helicopter of the Canadian Police (RMCP), and police-led Skyranger drone. At low altitude, the drone smashed against the helicopter. Substantial damages were noted on the main rotor.

Smashed…

06/06/2020

A near-miss occured in Western Canada, between an AS350 helicopter of the Canadian Police (RMCP), and police-led Skyranger drone. At low altitude, the drone smashed against the helicopter. Substantial damages were noted on the main rotor.

Runway 19

29/05/2020

The Vigo National Police identified a neighbor of Redondela (Pontevedra) flying over several homes. According to the radar he was in the approach area to runway 19 of the Peinador airport.

In Blue Angels’ path

14/05/2020

Drone flies dangerously close to Blue Angels in Detroit, getting within meters of the formation.

Jazz aircraft concerned

29/04/2020

RCMP notified after drone comes too close to plane landing at Nanaimo Airport. A Jazz de Havilland plane travelling from Vancouver International Airport to Nanaimo Airport was turning toward the runway when it reported a drone “at the same altitude, just off their left wing [and the pilot] advised it was close to the aircraft." says the official report.

A 25-year-old received a complaint for a violation of the air traffic law.

16/03/2020

According to the police, he had a drone soar on the Mühlseen. He was seen and photographed by a witness. Therefore, the young man who drove away in his car could be identified. The investigator found that the 25-year-old had let his drone rise not only at Neufahrner Mühlsee but also at Echinger See. The maximum permitted altitude was exceeded.

Erratic

08/02/2020

During an operation to take photographs at height on a construction site the drone became erratic. The remote pilot attempted to land the drone immediately, but it became uncontrollable. The remote pilot then attempted to fly the drone away from obstructions, but it collided with a concrete structure on the site and was catastrophically damaged.

Spotted in the Airspace

27/12/2019

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport closed after drone spotted in the airspace. Flight arrivais were suspended immediately after a pilot reported at 7 p.m. seeing a drone about 4.5NM from the airport

From SHJ to RKT

28/11/2019

Flights diverted from Sharjah International Airport due to suspected drone incident. Six planes were sent to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.

Oh ! Man!

15/11/2019

Muscat Airport Closed after drone spotted in the airspace. Khaleej Times reported a drone has disrupted flight operations temporarily at MCT.

Reported by FujiTV

09/11/2019

Drone disrupts operations at Kansai airport. According to airport officials, the drone was observed hovering near Terminal 2 and then heading out over the runway at around 8 a.m., Fuji TV reported. Runways were closed from 8:13 a.m. and reopened at 9:24 a.m. No trace of where the drone went to was found, airport officials said.

To take pictures above the flames

02/11/2019

Illegal drones ground water-dropping helicopters at critical moment in Maria fire battle. The aerial fight against the wildfire was upended for an hour while at least two helicopters with night-flying capabilities that had been deployed to help contain the Maria fire were grounded.

Approaching Runway 4

20/10/2019

Drone flies near JetBlue plane preparing to land at Logan Airport. The crew of a JetBlue plane flying from Raleigh to Boston reported a seeing the drone two miles southeast of Logan at 5:50 p.m. on Nov 20, an FAA spokesperson said. The flight was approaching Runway 4 Left at Logan when the crew saw the drone.

23-year-old drone illegally soars over glider airfield

18/10/2019

A 23-year-old man let a drone soar near the glider airfield in Sinsheim, although he did not have a permit. Flight operations were briefly interrupted so that there was no danger.

“Due to drone detection”

15/10/2019

Budapest Airport suspends flights for second consecutive day over drone activity. A tweet from the airport on Tuesday evening said flights in and out of Liszt Ferenc International Airport would be suspended "due to drone detection". It comes less than 24 hours after air traffic control was forced to close airspace around the Hungarian capital for nearly half an hour after a similar incident.

Crashed close from the Hospital

30/09/2019

A professional drone worth more than £5000 fell from the sky close to Raigmore Hospital. The 6kg quadcopter, which had been kitted out to carry out aerial surveys.

Aer Lingus flight came scarily close to colliding with drone

02/09/2019

An AER LINGUS flight travelling from Dublin to Gatwick airport in London came frighteningly close to a potentially lethal mid-air collision with an illegal drone. It was only prevented thanks to the quick-thinking of the unnamed pilot, who was forced to carry out an emergency turn to avoid the drone, prevented a potentially tragic scenario for the plane’s 186 passengers. The Airbus A320 involved in the near-miss was at 1,700ft, travelling at around 190mph, and preparing to land at Gatwick when the incident occurred.

Air Methamphetamine

23/06/2021

The Quebec Police Service arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with the delivery and trafficking of drugs by drones in the perimeter of the Quebec prison. The suspect was arrested near the detention facility, following a report by prison authorities of the presence of a drone in the area. During the operation, police seized approximately 550 grams of cannabis, 200 grams of hashish, 50 grams of white powder, 450 grams of tobacco, 150 nicotine patches, 250 methamphetamine tablets and a drone.

Believed to be delivered by drone

05/06/2021

Correctional Service Canada reported that staff intercepted multiple packages on Collins Bay Correctional Institution’s perimeter that contained contraband and unauthorized items. The items seized included tobacco and a large quantity of drugs, as well as cellphone accessories. The total estimated institutional value of the seizure is $30,900, a news release said.

Way Hui + Rajabasa penitentiaries

11/05/2021

Narcotics Directorate investigators arrested a suspected drug smuggler, who was identified as MUS, at his house in the Karang Anyar district. They also confiscated 26 packets of crystal meth weighing about 6.72 kilograms, 233 grams of marijuana, and a drone. “MUS has been trying to use the drone to smuggle the drugs.” Aside from the drone, the police also confiscated seven cell-phones, scales, and an air rifle. “MUS admitted under questioning that he intends to smuggle drugs to the Way Hui and Rajabasa penitentiaries says the police.

Under investigation

27/04/2021

Several artefacts supposedly used to carry out contreband were located in a vacant lot in the Ica sector, in Las Garzas, Panama. It involves a firearm, a drone, drone batteries, allegedly smuggled cigarettes and a portable radio.

Narcolanchas

07/04/2021

Dismantled one of the largest hashish trafficking networks in Campo de Gibraltar with 21 detainees. 4 stolen vehicles, 40,000 packs of smuggled tobacco, 1,000 liters of gasoline, a drone with a thermal camera and more than 18,000 euros have been recovered.

Prison delivery

07/04/2021

A drone used to transport narcotics into Drummondville detention center in Canada was intercepted by prison security officers.

In Tecate Airspace

01/04/2021

Custody agents detected the overflight of an electronic device in the vicinity of Tecate Airspace. The agents managed to neutralize the object and thereby carry out the seizure of illegal substances: a package that contained five wrappers, three of them green plastic and one purple wrapper containing Marijuana and heroïn.

Drug dealer used drone to deliver heroin

29/03/2021

Cannabis, Methamphetamines... are most common drone drugs seized. A suspected drug dealer was first arrested by narcotics detectives due to alleged sales of heroin. However, during the investigation, a drone was found in his possession with a small quantity of drugs attached to the DJI Mavic drone.

Narco Drone hovering the US border

25/03/2021

A drone was detected entering the United States, near San Luis, Arizona. Yuma Sector Border Patrol immediately dispatched officers over to the field to manage the incursion. The drone was seen flying back towards Mexico as officers approached the drone. Border patrol agents found a taped package containing 576 grams (1.27 pounds) of narcotics.

Border line

15/03/2021

The drone which came from the Pakistani side was sighted at Dinda post close to Bamial along the Indo-Pak international border. Indian Border Security Forces opened fire at the gadget

Hilarious!

14/03/2021

Three young men are suspected of having attempted to deliver nitrous oxide capsules to one or more inmates at Perigueux's jail with a drone.

20 Israelis arrested by Shin Bet for manufacturing drones with missiles

02/03/2021

The Shin Bet and the Israeli Police arrested around 20 suspects on February 2, 2021, accused of selling drones equipped with ammunition to an Asian country.

Captured in a Video

02/03/2021

Prison authority captured the exact moment of delivery on video, managing to seize the substances dropped by the drone.

Drone carrying drugs crashes into high-security prison

24/02/2021

A drone loaded with drugs that crashed into a prison in Nancy, northeast France. An investigation is undergoing to learn the details of how such an aircraft could go unnoticed with the illegal doses until it reached the enclosure that is considered maximum security.

Crashed on a Roof

17/02/2021

Drone Carrying Kilo of Meth Crashes Onto Roof Near U.S.-Mexico Border. Border Patrol agents have seized a drone that was being used to smuggle drugs. The device had crashed onto the rooftop with two bags of methamphetamine taped to it.

Cell phones delivery

11/02/2021

Police officers captured a drone with cell phones attached. This was carried by a man, who fled when he saw a police presence near the La Reforma prison in Alajuela.

Gold Eggs

11/02/2021

Dubai passenger flies in with four drones, caught. The 25-year-old passenger also had four latest iPhones in his check-in baggage and 1.3 kg of gold in paste in his rectum and socks.

“Rond-Hornet”

08/02/2021

The National Police of Ceuta and the Civil Guard have dismantled a network dedicated to international drug trafficking through the use of drones between Morocco and Sebta. The operation called "Rond-Hornet" began last September 2020. 4 semi-industrial drones with load capacities from 4 to 25 kilograms and 3 commercial drones have been seized.

2nd try

27/01/2021

Two men were caught delivering narcotics via a drone for the second time into Warren Correctional Institution in Lebanon, Ohio USA. In the first instance, the drone contained narcotics and mobile phones. The package was covered with turf in an attempt to camouflage and conceal when dropped. The drone had footages of the drone dropping packages in Warren Correctional Institution as well as two other prisons in Mansfield and Chillicothe.

Suspected militants caught red-handed

18/01/2021

Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested two men after they were caught red-handed collecting a heavy cache of arms and ammunitions from a spot along the India-Pakistan International Border. The arms and ammunition were smuggled from the other side of the border with the help of drones.

When checkpoints are closed…

13/01/2021

Drug-drone catches drug squad off guard. Police seized a drone carrying 60 grammes of cannabis that was spotted hovering in Ayios Dhometios, Nicosia near the crossing point. Police were tipped off by a resident who noticed the drone and a suspicious package dangling from the machine. With checkpoints being closed may have spurred smugglers to resort to other methods, as was seen with the drug-drone.

Marie-jeanne

10/01/2021

The Surete du Quebec, Sherbrooke police department, Correctional Services of the Quebec Ministry of Public Security and Transport Canada spotted an UAV inside the prison perimeter. Police were able to locate a drone with a package full of hashish.

A friendly package

08/01/2021

Drug launched from drones in Veraguas Jail. A 24-year-old citizen fail to introduce balls lined with tape including cigarets, marijuana and alcohol.

Detained by Gardaí

07/01/2021

Gardaí (Ireland National Police) arrest man near prison in possession of drone, drugs, and mobile phones. Gardaí seized a drone along with a package containing mobile phones, chargers and quantities of crack cocaine, cocaine, and cannabis. The consignment of drugs was valued at €5,000.

Lightning drones

05/01/2021

Narcotraffickers are burning airstrip into the jungle to land planes guided by drones. The small business jets used to carry cocaine bound for the United States. Guatemalan security forces found in the past more than 50 abandoned jets in the country in 2018.

Black bag

23/12/2020

A drone was spotted dropping a black bag into prison grounds of Calhoun State Prison and prison officers immediately seized the package. The police officers manage to spot the drone operators and a DJI Matrice 600 drone along a street roughly about 900metres away from the prison. The drone was attached with another bag filled with contraband (narcotics, tobacco, mobile chargers and mobile phones) and was ready for flight.

Merry Xmas, here are some grenades…

22/12/2020

The Punjab Police seized 11 Arges-84 hand grenades dropped by a drone suspected to have been launched from Pakistan. Further, technical analysis and investigation is being conducted to unravel the nexus of the accused with Pakistan-based smugglers, including their links with militant outfits.

Stuck on Electrical Wires

11/12/2020

Lee Correctional Institution discovered a drone and some contraband stuck on electrical wires above the prison. The director of the South Carolina Department of Corrections asked who is missing the drone, tongue-in cheek, of course.

Crystal & Meth

08/12/2020

The OPP (Ontario Provincial Police) arrested two suspects on Meg Drive, just west of the Elgin-Middlesex Detention Centre (EMDC) and seized a drone, crack, amphetamines, fentanyl, crystal meth, marijuana, Adderall and a large sum of cash.

Expensive loads

04/12/2020

Drug trafficking explodes between Morocco and Sebta. Moroccan drug lords have resorted to new means to maintain their business. They took to the skies with drones capable of delivering loads between 3 and 10 kg of hashish, priced more than 12,000 euros.

Wrapped in grass

02/12/2020

Australian prison guards put a stop to drone drug drop at the Port Phillip Prison in Melbourne. Staff at the maximum-security facility uncovered the plan with what appeared to be blades, mobile phones, and illegal drugs being dropped in. The package was wrapped in grass to help it camouflage better.

Coca Leaves

22/11/2020

Prison officers of La Joyita Prison in Panama spotted multiple packages dropped by drones into the prison compound on several days. Packages contained marijuana, coca leaves, cell phones, firearms and pistol parts which were meant to be delivered to the inmates. The packages were dropped in different parts of the prison via drones and some of the packages, in briefcases, were thrown over fences.

Prison Contreband Operation Thwarted

12/11/2020

Four individuals have been charged by the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office with attempting to furnish contraband to prisoners, along with other charges. The investigation revealed a large quantity of cell phones, tobacco in various states, knives, marijuana, and narcotic drugs.

The devices were found in pavilions 4 and 5

19/10/2020

Drone and cell phones found on the roof of the Quencoro prison. This device would have been used to enter prohibited products into jail.

60 suboxone packs

19/10/2020

Custody officers at the Guerrero Prison in Aguadilla intercepted a package containing drugs that they were trying to introduce into the prison through a “drone”. Officers spotted a Black “drone” on the field of Building 8 of the aforementioned Institution with two bags of cocaine, four bags of marijuana, 50 suboxone, and 100 pills. Minutes later, a package with transparent adhesive tape, another bag with marijuana sting, 10 suboxone, two bags of Cocaine and seven “decks” of Heroin were found in the same place.

Over the fence

02/10/2020

Local press reported that a narco drone was detected by thermal cameras on the high border fence separating Morocco from Ceuta.

1 fugitive on 3

22/09/2020

Prison security of Penitenciaria La Reforma in San Rafael spotted a drone flying overhead of the prison grounds and noticed that it was carrying some tennis-sized circular objects. The payload, which turned out to be narcotics, were intercepted when it was released from the drone. The drugs were believed to be a scheduled delivery to the inmates. Two suspects were apprehended, with the third one escaping from the scene.

More weapons

22/09/2020

Jammu & Kashmir police found weapons (including 2 rifles and 90 bullets) delivered by drones at a village in Akhnoor Sector.

Caught in a net

11/09/2020

A DJI Phantom 3 drone was caught in a net above the perimeter fence of the Central Mississippi Correctionl Facility and police managed to trace the drone to its operator.

Near Notorious Maximum Security Jail

09/09/2020

A member of the public found a crashed drone 300m away from Sydney's Long Bay Correctional Complex and reported the incident to the authorities. The drone was found carrying prescription drugs, buprenorphine, a SIM card and other electronic items.

It’s “raining”… cannabis!

03/09/2020

Cannabis felt from the israelian sky, after a drone released hundreds of bags of the drug over central Tel Aviv. People rushed out into the busy street to collect the packets, dropped by a group called «Green Drone» according to the main newspaper The Jerusalem Post.

Failed attempt

03/09/2020

An attempt to deliver prohibited items by drone to the Simferopol pre-trial detention center was prevented. When inspecting the aircraft, an attached bundle was found on its body, inside which there were two mobile phones, a headset for a mobile phone, a charger, a spare battery and 5 SIM cards of a mobile operator.

“Pelotazo”

21/08/2020

A total of 2.6 grams of ketamine, 1.6 grams of cocaine hydrochloride, 15 grams of cannabis and 129 doses of cocaine base were seized on a stolen car where 3 men and a women tried to send a drone into Rancagua's jail. The offenders tried to hit the "ball" into the prison, a strategy called the "pelotazo"

A clamp, made from 2 sporks

13/08/2020

Richmond police officers spotted a crashed drone at the top of the Richmond Justice Center with a homemade contraption for carrying contraband items.

10G of Fentanyl

12/08/2020

Joyceville Institution staff seize drone carrying drugs, items worth $40,000. The drone was carrying 129.83 grams of marijuana, 10.66 grams of fentanyl, 42.91 grams of crystal methamphetamine, one cellphone and charger, and cigarettes.

4 people smuggling drug

27/07/2020

The Warkworth Institution was put in lockdown after an identified drone reportedly delivered contraband in the yard. Drone seized with drugs allegedly worth $100,000.

Strapped to the Mavic 2

27/07/2020

In the close vicinity of a maximum security prison, a drone had been prepared for a smuggling mission. Strapped to the DJI Mavic 2, a bundle containing 100.000$ worth of buprenorphine, a derivative of morphine.

Ice, ice baby

17/06/2020

The Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) have arrested four Singaporeans, three men and one woman, aged between 24 and 40, for suspected drug activities. A total of about 389g of ‘Ice’, 8g of heroin, 195 ‘Ecstasy’ tablets and two Erimin-5 tablets, estimated to be worth at least S$44,000, were seized.

Shot down by Indians

30/05/2020

A drone carrying weapons in the disputed zone of Jammu and Kashmir, was shot down by the Indian Army. According to the BSF (Border Security Forces), the drone was operated by Pakistani forces, and was set to deliver weapons to separatists in the region.

11 kg

29/05/2020

Three drones dropped, over a five-day period, 450 g of meth and 11 kg of cocaine. The events occurred at the US-Mexican border, near the sensitive city of Yuma. Out of the 3 drones detected by US border patrol, most likely with night goggles, only two could be caught.

Drone Tifosi

20/06/2021

Munich police apprehended a drone pilot before the start of the Euro Group F meeting between Germany and Portugal for flying over a no-go area over the Allianz Arena in Munich. A police spokesperson confirmed that a 48-year-old man was quickly arrested.

Neighbors complaining

05/06/2021

Residents complain of drones looking through windows in Gates County, North Carolina. Drones are a tool of choice for malicious operators, especially given that offenders for such acts tend to get away easily due to most public areas not having drone detection or counter-drone systems.

Spying RAF

06/05/2021

Police are investigating after a man flew a drone near RAF Lossiemouth to allegedly take footage of jets landing at the airbase. The police called but they were unable to trace him following a check of the area and are currently asking for eyewitnesses.

Surveying rural properties

30/04/2021

Drones now help thieves to survey rural properties. Two people were arrested in March 2021 and charged with grand theft, trespassing and burglary for allegedly stealing in excess of $100,000 in tools, farm equipment and other property from several rural locations in Solano County.

Dear Drone, open the Tesla door pls!

29/04/2021

Hacking a Tesla with a drone? Yes it is possible. Unlocking the doors and trunk, change seat positions, both steering and acceleration modes – in short, pretty much what a driver pressing various buttons on the console can do. These exploits were originally written for the PWN2OWN 2020 contest. Tesla patched these vulnerabilities since then.

Spying Gaza

21/04/2021

According to the Ahlul Bait News Agency (ABNA), the device, belonging to the Israeli army, fell a short distance from the Tariq bin Ziyad mosque, located in the Al-Sheyaiya neighborhood, in the eastern Gaza Strip. The Israeli air force constantly uses drones to spy on the positions and fortifications of the Resistance forces in the besieged coastal enclave.

Streaming & Cash

10/04/2021

Three men arrested after drone spotted over Aintree racecourse during Grand National Festival. The drone was also seized. This was after a drone was spotted being flown near to Aintree racecourse during the Aintree festival. It is thought that the perpetrators were streaming live pictures to punters which can be used for betting, as the pictures will be ahead of what the majority see on TV. A search of their van also revealed a large stash of cash.

Spied by drones?

07/04/2021

Javier González Martínez, Technical Secretary of the Rectory of the Autonomous University of the State of Mexico (UAEMéx), denounced, through his social networks, being a victim of espionage, in recent days drones have flown over his house.

Spying President Deputy’s wife in Kenya

30/03/2021

A 37-year-old British national Hind Jeremy's drone was spotted by the DP's wife, Rachel Ruto at around 3 pm on March 24. Mama Rachel reported the incident to the police who launched investigations.

For several seconds…

25/03/2021

Racecourses are urging police to take action against drones being flown above races to give punters an edge in mid-race betting. In the absence of spectators, by watching live footage several seconds ahead of the television broadcasts, the drone pilots are given a significant advantage for in-running wagering. It also gives them an alternative view of the scene to help them make observations that other punters might miss.

They have been spying on us through drones

22/03/2021

Judge Erika Aifán exemplified the actions that she has detected against her work and physical integrity, and also against other judges at greater risk. Surveillance through follow-ups with vehicles without license plates, attacks in the personal sphere and through legal actions and spying on her and her colleagues with drones by crime organizations.

Peeping a 18 year old girl

18/03/2021

A 18-year-old victim from Prince William county (Virginia, USA), told police she was getting dressed in her bedroom at around 12:00 when she saw a drone with a camera mounted on it outside of her window.

“French tourist”

15/03/2021

A French tourist, detained in Iran ten months ago, is facing two charges of "spying and propaganda against the system", according to his lawyer. Benjamin Briere, 35, was arrested after flying a drone near the Iran-Turkmenistan border.

Overflying official buildings

07/03/2021

The Police intercepts a drone flying over the Congress of Deputies and other strategic buildings (Ministry of Health and Prado Museum). Agents of the National Police have intercepted the UAV and have sanctioned its pilot for failing to comply with airport security and navigation regulations, the Higher Headquarters of the Madrid Police reported.

Felt on the PM’s Farm

05/03/2021

Police continue investigations into drone incident at Morne Daniel. Videographer/Photographer, Jahwanza Stuart and popular blogger, Lynworth “Mystelics” Mitchell, were both arrested and taken into police custody for allegedly flying a drone in the Morne Daniel area near Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit’s official residence. The drone later fell to the ground outside the Prime Minister’s farm which is right next to his official residence.

An Israeli espionage drone shot down by Palestinian forces

02/03/2021

The Palestinian press reports an Israeli reconnaissance drone was shot down on February 15, 2021 in the northern part of the Gaza Strip by Palestinian forces.

Naughty drone

20/02/2021

A “naughty” drone has been terrorising the residents of Merrivale, in Howick, every night and most of them are concerned about its owner’s true motives. The drone has been spying on them as it hovers over their backyards and looks through their windows. All their attempts to locate its owner had failed and some were now threatening to shoot it down if the “peeping Tom” who owns it did not stop intruding on their privacy.

Mara Salvatrucha “is” listening the Police

19/02/2021

Honduran police investigators dismantled a Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) operations center organized narcolaboratorio (drug laboratory). The camp was located in a mountainous region on the highway from Tegulcigalpa to Olancho, Honduras. Drugs and small arms were seized during the raid - Operación DeI Impacto (Operation Impact) and so as several drone. While this is not the first police raid dismantling MS-13 drug labs in Honduras—indeed an earlier raid discovered that the pandilla or mara (gang) was using aerial drones to detect police interference.

Super Bowl LV

06/02/2021

Florida Man Flies Drone Near Tampa Super Bowl Activities, Faces 1 Year In Prison. A criminal complaint charges Henry Alejandro Jimenez (33, Orlando) with violating national defense airspace. If convicted, Jimenez faces a maximum penalty of one year in federal prison.

Preparing roberies with drones

04/02/2021

With security cameras, GPS and even drones, criminals are identifying their victims in the town of Suba, northwest of Bogotá. The Metropolitan Police of Bogotá has made a call to all citizens after finding high-definition cameras in different public establishments.

Crashed in Gaza Strip

31/01/2021

An IDF drone crashed in the Gaza Strip on Sunday during a military operation. The report comes after several drones have crashed in the Strip, which is alleged to be due to technology being used by Hamas.

Flying inside the Holy Temple

25/01/2021

Mathura Police have registered an offence allegedly after a camera-mounted drone was flown in Bankey Bihari temple in Vrindavan. The drone was flown during Raj Bhog Darshan between 12 noon and 1 pm, according to the police complaint filed by the supervisor of the security team.

Putin’s alleged secret residence spied

22/01/2021

Drone footage purports to show Vladimir Putin's secret $1.4 billion palace on Russia's Black Sea. The video was produced by Navalny's nonprofit organization, the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK). The nearly two-hour video appears to show drone footage of an extravagant mansion, two helipads, a guest house, and multiple other structures across a sprawling coastal property. The Kremlin has denied that Putin has any connection to the property.

30 days in 2 days

10/01/2021

Intel Sky, has recorded dozens of Israeli drones flying over Lebanon, since the start of the year 2021. The Lebanese army said Israel violated its airspace nearly 30 times in two days, flying reconnaissance drones and jets into Lebanese territory

Over the Puerta del Sol

01/01/2021

National Police agents have identified the pilot of the drone that flew over Puerta del Sol during the chimes on New Year's Eve 21. The system in place detected the start of the aircraft's flight at 23:57:08, ending it at 00:02:17 on January 1. After viewing the route he made, it was observed how it took off from the terrace of a nearby building, following a direct roundtrip route to Puerta del Sol.

Good morning IAF

12/12/2020

3 employees of a private land company booked for having flown a drone into the Indian Air Force restricted area (Air Force Station Chimney Hills).

Hezbollah penetrates Israël

05/12/2020

A drone affiliated with Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah penetrated the Israeli airspace and filmed two military bases. The footage showed two military bases in the occupied Galilee and Shebaa Farms, called Brannite and Rowaysat Al-Alam respectively.

Anybody’s Property??

03/12/2020

Mystery Drone Crash in Kenya. Residents of Wajir County in Kenya were shocked after a drone believed to be involved in surveillance crash landed in Eldas. The drone landed in the middle of residents throwing suspicious looks to this strange object, which no one had come to claim. The grey-coloured object, shaped distinctively like an airplane, had a set of propellers and a rotating knob that according to witnesses resembled a camera.

Sin identification

28/10/2020

The agents were doing surveillance of critical infrastructure when they detected a remote-controlled manned aircraft (RPAs) that was flying over the airspace of the nuclear power plant without any type of identification. Agents searched the area and were able to identify the pilot.

Drone forces Rotherham and Sheffield players off during Championship contest

26/10/2020

South Yorkshire Police has launched an investigation after the drone caused the Championship match between Rotherham and Sheffield to stop as referee Jarred Gillet took both teams off the field in just the fifth minute of the game at the New York Stadium

Spying teams

12/10/2020

Two drones seized by the police during a practice session between Bolivia National team and «la celeste» (Argentina) while playing a qualification game for Qatar 2022 World Cup.

Spying Maoists

21/09/2020

Indian Police reported sightings of drones in the vicinity of police stations south of Gadchiroli, a Maoist-populated district.

Tiger quest

19/09/2020

Chennai men fined for using drone cam in Anamalai Tiger Teserve (Tamil Nadu). The men told the officials that they had visited Valparai before and were not aware about drone restrictions.

While dressing in…

14/09/2020

An Ontario man was cited 13 times after he was allegedly using his drone to fly over private property in a harassing manner from June to August 2020. The 12 citations are equivalent to receiving a speeding fine but could lead to jail time if convicted for one of them. One of the properties he flew over a few times was that of an Ontario police officer who reported seeing the drone on four separate occasions. The officer’s wife had also seen the drone hovering outside a window of a room she usually gets dressed in.

Scaring Awás Guajás

09/09/2020

Drones frighten indigenous people on land targeted by loggers and farmers in Maranhão. For indigenous chiefs, drones, and also some helicopter flights, are linked to illegal activities within indigenous lands: drug traffickers who are planting marijuana on the indigenous land, loggers, cattle ranchers and hunters.

At a hight of 50/100 meters

08/09/2020

Prohibited drone flight at the Neuburg Air Base. A pilot saw a drone fly at the Neuburg Air Base - within the military exclusion zone.

At night…

05/09/2020

A Kamloops couple is feeling unnerved after spotting an unidentified drone spying on their home around 11:30 p.m. It was «next to the car looking in the window, and then hovered right in front of me during 5 minutes» reported the resident Ryan Franke

Drone disrupts another Major League Baseball game

13/08/2020

Once again, a drone has illegally flown in and disrupted a game – and tarnished the rep of drones in the process.

Delaying MLB game

05/08/2020

In the midst of a Major League Baseball game between the Twins and the Pirates, in comes a drone. Someone thought it would be a great idea to fly what appears to be a DJI Mavic Pro over the field in Minneapolis during the game — and that caused a drone delay.

Reformed Bandit

01/08/2020

Swindon man illegally flew drone over Cirencester homes. A man who illegally flew a drone over houses in Cirencester had to take part in a police training course on drones as well as meeting one of the residents who had been affected by his actions.

Flying pals

04/07/2020

A 19, 21 and 23-year-old trio lets a drone soar over a residential area without permission.

Spying the Law Enforcement activities

01/07/2020

Criminal gangs in Nakuru have recently been noted to use drones to monitor security agencies before carrying out crimes.

Prime Minister Red-faced

17/06/2020

The low-resolution photos done with a phone (probably from a drone) and leaked from an anonymous source on the morning of June 17 show Boykho Borissov sleeping by a nightstand stacked with 500 euro bills and a pistol.

Hovering security installation

24/04/2020

Army jawan stands guard near encounter site at Melhora village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Drone hovering over security installation in Rajouri seized, two held. The flying object was a videographic quadcopter, which, however, went missing, they added.

Drone over residential area

08/04/2020

A resident of a single-family house on Gebrüder-Grimm-Strasse noticed a humming noise from her garden. When she looked for the cause, she noticed a drone over her property. She subsequently discovered that the drone landed with two men on a neighboring property.

Charged with voyeurism

01/04/2020

Orem drone pilot charged with voyeurism. Police reviewed the tape and get a lucky break when the camera aboard the drone turned towards and captured an image of the pilot's truck and the pilot.

Drone nelle patio

10/02/2020

The minister DiMaio spied in the middle of the night? For ten minutes an unidentified drone has been flying in the courtyard of the building near the minister'shouse.

The Mystery Swarms

26/12/2019

Unexplained Drones Are Swarming by Night Over Colorado local officiais were studying the flight path of the 30 drones and coordinating across county lines to figure out where they were coming from.

Belly lovers

01/12/2019

Two skiers shooting the belly of the Crater Lake. The use of drones is outlawed at national parks nationwide - and has been since 2014 but Park say they see drones flying over the lake on a regular basis, especially in the summer.

Targeting villas

06/11/2019

Thieves favor drones for casing homes of targets in Mexico City. Residents assessed that day & night home burglaries have flared up and drone used to case potential targets.