Drone Attack & Incident Tracker

December 6, 2024

Suspicious drone activity confirmed near the Round Valley Reservoir, the state's largest water reservoir.

December 6, 2024

Residents reported mysterious drone activity, with one observing multiple drones flying at a low altitude.

December 5, 2024

A drone carrying contraband was discovered near Limestone Correctional Facility.

December 5, 2024

Mysterious drones near the Goethals Bridge have led to requests for federal assistance and temporary flight restrictions as investigations continue into similar sightings across New Jersey.

December 4, 2024

Police and MoD officers seized a drone at Liverpool Cruise Terminal after it violated a temporary flight restriction established for the visit of the HMS Prince of Wales warship.

December 3, 2024

The FBI is investigating nightly sightings of large, unidentified drones flying near sensitive areas in Morris and Somerset Counties including airports, military sites, and Trump's golf course.

December 3, 2024

BSF recovered a damaged DJI Air 3S smuggling drone near Wan Tara Singh village.

December 3, 2024

BSF recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone and 560 grams of heroin from a field near Rattan Khurd village.

December 2, 2024

BSF seized two drones and 570 grams of heroin near the Indo-Pak border.

November 30, 2024

A Chinese national was arrested for flying a DJI Mavic 2 drone over Vandenberg Space Force Base for nearly an hour, capturing aerial photographs of sensitive areas including SpaceX rocket pads.

November 29, 2024

A drone dropped paint onto the grounds of the Russian embassy.

November 28, 2024

Police dismantled a criminal organization using Ukrainian-made drones to smuggle hashish from Morocco to Spain, arresting ten individuals and seizing three drones.

November 26, 2024

A medical helicopter heading to a crash site near Raritan Valley Community College was diverted due to drones hovering near the landing zone.

November 24, 2024

Deputies intercepted a drone carrying a large amount of illegal drugs, and electronics, intended for Washington State Prison.

November 23, 2024

Two drones and 570 grams of heroin were recovered from a field near Daoke village.

November 23, 2024

Unidentified drones have been repeatedly spotted near RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, and RAF Feltwell, prompting continuous monitoring by U.S. Air Force and UK military personnel.

November 23, 2024

Drone-dropped contraband valued at $55k seized at Collins Bay Institution.

November 22, 2024

Thieves used drones to scout security blind spots, enabling swift and targeted break-ins of three homes.

November 22, 2024

A reconnaissance drone was spotted 284 meters above the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth as it entered the port of Hamburg.

November 20, 2024

Multiple drones of varying sizes were detected over RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall and RAF Feltwell U.S. Air Force bases in the UK.

November 18, 2024

Two suspects were arrested for using a drone to smuggle $30k worth of methamphetamine into Calipatria State Prison.

November 18, 2024

A swarm of unidentified drones was spotted over Picatinny Arsenal prompting a multi-agency investigation.

November 18, 2024

Multiple unauthorized drones were reported flying over Morris County prompting an official investigation by various law enforcement agencies.

November 17, 2024

Staff at Beaver Creek Institution confiscated a drone-delivered package containing tobacco and crystal meth, valued at nearly $102,000.

November 17, 2024

BSF recovered two DJI AIR 3S and one DJI AGRAS T20 drones which were used to smuggle approximately 1.1 kg of heroin.

November 17, 2024

Two men were arrested after a drone crash on led to the discovery of illegal drugs.

November 15, 2024

BSF intercepted 16 smuggling drones along the Indo-Pak border between November 9-15, 2024.

November 11, 2024

BSF recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic smuggling drone from Dhanoe Khurd village, close to the Indo-Pak border.

November 10, 2024

A man was arrested for assaulting a police officer after he refused to delete unauthorized drone footage of beach club visitors.

November 9, 2024

To evade detection, three drug peddlers used drones to monitor consumer movements and track police activity.

November 7, 2024

Another drone was seized in Rattankhurd village, also near the Indo-Pak border.

November 5, 2024

A surge in drone-facilitated drug smuggling, likening the facility to an "airport" was reported at HMP Garth high-security prison.

November 5, 2024

A surge in drone-facilitated drug smuggling, likening the facility to an "airport" was reported at HMP Garth high-security prison.

November 5, 2024

Deputies captured a large package of drugs and cell phones dropped by a drone at Evans Correctional Institution.

November 3, 2024

Border guard forces intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle drugs across Jordan’s western border.

November 2, 2024

A man was arrested for allegedly planning to attack a Nashville power substation using a drone equipped with C-4 explosives and pipe bombs, as part of a neo-Nazi-inspired plot.

October 30, 2024

Five DJI Mavic Pakistani smuggling drones carrying a pistol and nearly two kilograms of heroin were recovered by the BSF.

October 30, 2024

A joint operation at HMP Parc intercepted drones attempting to smuggle contraband into the prison, targeting ongoing drone-based smuggling activities.

October 30, 2024

IDF downed a drone carrying four rifles and a handgun as it crossed from Egypt into Israel, marking the second similar incident in recent weeks.

October 27, 2024

A DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone was seized by BSF troops from Uttar Dhariwal village.

October 26, 2024

BSF troops confiscated a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone and 550gm heroin from Dhanoe Kalan village near the International Border.

October 26, 2024

Border guards intercepted a drone smuggling narcotics across the western border.

October 24, 2024

A drone disrupted a flock of 64 protected white-tailed kites in Meadow Park, causing panic and scattering the birds, with two fledglings injured and later dying.

October 24, 2024

Drone-delivered contraband packages valued at $70,000 were seized on the perimeter of Mountain Institution.

October 24, 2024

A drone drop at Millhaven maximum security prison resulted in the seizure of drugs and an edged weapon worth $197,000.

October 24, 2024

A man was charged for using a drone to smuggle $200,000 worth of contraband into Warkworth Institution.

October 22, 2024

A CNN-operated drone filming TNT's pregame coverage crashed into a crowd during a Boston Celtics watch party at City Hall Plaza after hitting a light pole, injuring two people.

October 20, 2024

Attempts to smuggle narcotics across Jordan's western border were intercepted by the Jordanian Armed Forces.

October 20, 2024

An improvised explosive device, sent via drone and containing 1 kg of RDX, a detonator, and a timer, was recovered by BSF near the Indo-Pak border.

October 19, 2024

Israeli Defense Forces foiled an attempt to smuggle handguns and magazines into Israel by drone from Egypt.

October 16, 2024

A man was arrested for using a drone to deliver fentanyl and other drugs, including one delivery to a church parking lot that led to a woman's overdose death.

October 14, 2024

Deputies intercepted a drone delivering contraband to inmates at Evans Correctional Institution.

October 14, 2024

An agricultural drone became entangled in a 110kV power line, causing a five-hour power outage for over 76,000 households.

October 13, 2024

The Southern Military Region of the Jordanian Armed Forces intercepted a drone smuggling narcotics into Jordan.

October 13, 2024

BSF intercepted a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone, seizing 498g of heroin and an empty pistol magazine near the Joginder border outpost.

October 11, 2024

Drones delivering drugs and contraband at HMP Swaleside are increasing violence and self-harm among inmates, according to a recent inspection report.

October 10, 2024

The Jordanian army intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle narcotics along the western border.

October 8, 2024

Deputies confiscated a drone being used to smuggle contraband into the United States Penitentiary.

October 8, 2024

The Jordanian army intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle narcotics along the western border.

October 7, 2024

Several surveillance drones from China have been spotted near the Indo-China border, raising concerns among local authorities.

October 7, 2024

Police seized heroin worth approximately $1.2 million that was dropped by a Pakistani drone.

October 7, 2024

A ship's officer was arrested for flying a personal drone over a commercial port where the vessel was berthed, violating the country's drone regulations.

October 4, 2024

A drone more than 5 feet wide was used to drop contraband, including drugs, cellphones, and a stolen pistol, into the Federal Correctional Institution.

October 2, 2024

Police launched an investigation after an unauthorized drone was seen filming a residential neighborhood.

September 29, 2024

BSF recovered a DJI Mavic 3 drone from a farming field in the village of CB Chand.

September 23, 2024

The Jordanian army intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle drugs across the western border.

September 22, 2024

Reports of drone activity over the Wilhelmshaven naval arsenal led the Bundeswehr to initiate aerial searches using helicopters.

September 22, 2024

Reports of drone activity over industrial sites, including the ChemCoast Park prompted the Bundeswehr to deploy helicopters for aerial searches.

September 21, 2024

Police seized three drones for breaching temporary airspace restrictions imposed during the Labour Party conference.

September 20, 2024

BSF intercepted a drone from Pakistan attempting to smuggle 2.2 kg of heroin at the international border.

September 19, 2024

Drone-dropped contraband valued at nearly $83K was seized at Joyceville Institution.

September 19, 2024

Police recovered a hexacopter drone from paddy fields in Manjh village, carrying 5kg of drugs.

September 18, 2024

Two people were arrested for using a drone to drop contraband into Washington State Prison.

September 15, 2024

As a result of an unauthorized drone near Gimhae Airport, eight flights, including four departures and four arrivals, were delayed for 17 minutes.

September 14, 2024

A drone dropped two packages containing drugs and iPhones inside the high-security Peqin Prison.

September 13, 2024

As a result of an unauthorized drone sighting at Jeju International Airport, operations were halted for 48 minutes, resulting in delays of up to two hours, cancellations, and diversions for 30 flights during the busy Chuseok holiday.

September 13, 2024

Police appealed for information after a large drone was spotted over the Nailsworth Tennis Club.

September 12, 2024

Two men were arrested for using drones to track Border Patrol agents along the U.S.-Mexico border in an attempt to avoid detection while smuggling migrants.

September 11, 2024

Police arrested a suspect near Millhaven Institution after seizing a drone-dropped package containing drugs, weapons, and tobacco.

September 11, 2024

An unauthorized drone caused a 10.5-hour disruption at Tianjin Binhai International Airport delaying 29 flights and canceling 8, impacting over 3,000 passengers.

September 11, 2024

A Pakistan-made hand grenade, smuggled into India via drone, was used in a blast targeting a retired police officer.

September 10, 2024

Authorities stopped a drone attempting to deliver contraband including over 2,000 grams of tobacco and multiple cell phones to inmates at Johnson State Prison.

September 9, 2024

For the second night in a row, drone activity caused the delay of several flights at Arlanda Airport.

September 8, 2024

Central Prison security thwarted a sophisticated smuggling attempt involving three drones: the first conducted surveillance of security personnel, the second carried contraband for inmates, and the third monitored the delivery's progress.

September 8, 2024

Arlanda Airport, Sweden's largest, halted air traffic for 2.5 hours after four drones were spotted, prompting an investigation into possible airport sabotage.

September 5, 2024

Authorities intercepted a drone carrying 1.5 kilograms of explosives as it flew over La Roca prison in an attempted attack on the maximum security facility.

September 5, 2024

Police responded to reports of drones flying near HMP Barlinnie recovering a device and suspected drugs.

September 4, 2024

Green Day's concert at Comerica Park was interrupted for about 10 minutes when the band rushed off stage due to safety concerns after a drone was spotted flying over the venue.

September 4, 2024

A drone spotted flying over nursery parking area raised concerns because of its proximity to children.

September 3, 2024

As a result of an illegally operated drone in the area, a STARS air ambulance helicopter was delayed from landing at the scene of a serious traffic collision.

September 2, 2024

Correctional staff at Springhill Institution seized $290,000 worth of hard drugs and contraband dropped into the prison by a drone.

September 2, 2024

In an act of terrorism, militants used modified commercial drones to drop bombs on civilians.

September 2, 2024

BSF and police recovered three pistols drone-dropped in the border area Samba district.

August 30, 2024

A drone flying over a fatal crash site prevented a medical helicopter from landing, delaying medical assistance.

August 28, 2024

A man was fined and had his drone equipment destroyed after flying it dangerously high near RAF Coningsby, forcing the RAF, air ambulance, and National Police Air Service to divert aircraft.

August 27, 2024

A drone dropped an unknown substance on homes and vehicles prompting an investigation by local authorities and the Ministry of the Environment.

August 27, 2024

Puntland security forces seized five improvised "suicide" drones, modified from commercial parts and believed to be smuggled from Yemen, while arresting seven suspects linked to terrorist activities.

August 26, 2024

Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport was put on high alert and flight operations were halted for nearly four hours after three drones were spotted in the airspace, causing significant disruptions.

August 26, 2024

The CSC seized $83k worth of drone-dropped contraband at Joyceville Institution.

August 25, 2024

Police and BSF seized a DJI drone and a suspected heroin packet weighing approximately 545 grams.

August 24, 2024

A drone carrying a Palestinian flag crashed into the stands during a US college football game at Aviva Stadium prompting a Gardaí investigation.

August 23, 2024

The Canadian band Arkells requested police to provide footage of an unauthorized drone that filmed their performance at the Burt Block Party. The drone was illegally operated over the crowd, raising concerns about privacy violations.

August 20, 2024

Russian soldiers used a DJI Mavic to down what they thought was a Ukrainian drone, only to discover they'd hit their own Zala ISR drone.

August 19, 2024

Police have launched an investigation after two drones were flown dangerously close to inbound aircraft near Hobart Airport.

August 19, 2024

Jordanian forces seized a drone that was trying to smuggle illegal drugs into the country.

August 18, 2024

Independence Day celebrations were disrupted when police seized a drone flown by a YouTuber, without authorization, during the ceremony led by Minister Nara Lokesh.

August 15, 2024

Despite the installation of anti-drone nets, drones continue to smuggle drugs into SDKK prison.

August 10, 2024

BSF seized 3 kg of heroin tied to a drone hook that fell in a field near the Vijeta border outpost.

August 9, 2024

Police seized a drone used for drug smuggling, found on the rooftop of Tapah Prison with heroin and meth attached.

August 9, 2024

Federal officials are investigating reports of illegal drone activity around BP Cherry Point Refinery in Whatcom County.

August 9, 2024

A Chinese national was sentenced to 30 days in prison for operating a drone without a license, after being spotted flying it approximately 15–20 meters above roof level.

August 7, 2024

15 incidents of drones delivering contraband to HMP Rochester were reported in the Independent Monitoring Board's annual report.

August 6, 2024

A policeman was arrested for smuggling drugs across the Pakistani border using a drone, with authorities investigating potential cartel connections.

August 6, 2024

BSF recovered a DJI Air 3 drone and 547 grams of heroin after observing and neutralizing drone movement in Kalia border village.

August 4, 2024

Two drones were spotted attempting to deliver contraband to Ridgeland Correctional Institution.

August 3, 2024

A drone was used by an activist to fly an Israeli flag over the Turkish embassy after Ankara lowered its flag in mourning for Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.

August 2, 2024

The Mexican army confirmed that soldiers were killed by bomb-dropping drones operated by drug cartels.

July 30, 2024

BSF recovered a quadcopter drone and 2.6 kg of heroin from the fields of Bachiwind village near the Indo-Pak border.

July 30, 2024

Police and BSF seized 3.5kg heroin and a Pakistani hexacopter drone along the India-Pakistan border from agricultural fields near Bareke village.

July 30, 2024

CSC seized $66K worth of contraband at Warkworth Institution following a suspected drone drop.

July 28, 2024

A British Airways Airbus A321 narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic collision with two drones flying 50 feet above the aircraft during its final approach to London Heathrow.

July 25, 2024

Drone-dropped arms and ammunition, including a pistol, two magazines, and 37 bullets, were seized by the Army across the Line of Control.

July 25, 2024

CSC confiscated $85K worth of contraband suspected to have been drone-dropped into Collins Bay Institution.

July 24, 2024

Guerrillas targeting soldiers dropped a grenade from a drone onto a soccer field, killing a 10-year-old boy and injuring six others.

July 23, 2024

French security forces intercepted an average of six unauthorized drones daily near Paris Olympic sites.

July 22, 2024

New Zealand has reported Canada for flying a drone over its women's football training sessions at the Paris Olympics, raising concerns of potential spying.

July 21, 2024

Prison officials seized a drone and nearly $125k worth of contraband, including weapons and drugs, at Kent maximum-security prison.

July 20, 2024

Border forces thwarted an attempt to smuggle a quantity of narcotics using a drone across the border from Syria.

July 20, 2024

A SpaceX tourist was arrested and charged for flying an unauthorized drone over the launch site, despite claiming ignorance of the restriction.

July 19, 2024

A 70-kilogram drone being used for agricultural spraying collided with a power line above a vineyard, causing damage to the line, drone, and vines

July 19, 2024

A drone operated by an aviation technology company crash-landed in a condominium development due to a faulty positioning sensor.

July 17, 2024

The CSC seized $73k worth of contraband drone dropped into the Joyceville Institution.

July 17, 2024

A reckless drone operator endangered the US Navy's Blue Angels formation team by flying directly over them during their homecoming flypast over Pensacola Beach.

July 15, 2024

A husband used a drone to discover his wife having an affair.

July 15, 2024

Prison authorities intercepted two drone-delivered packages at the Central Prison.

July 15, 2024

Thieves stole ₹90,000 worth of onions from a farmer's storage following drone surveillance, sparking local concerns.

July 15, 2024

Drone crashed at Yle headquarters, Finland's national public broadcasting company, likely accidental.

July 14, 2024

Drug gangs are using increasingly dangerous drone tactics, including "fireball" packages designed to burn through prison netting, to smuggle contraband into Mountjoy Prison, leading to rising violence and overdoses among inmates.

July 14, 2024

A viral video of a drone flying near the Taj Mahal dome has sparked an investigation by CISF and Taj Security Police.

July 13, 2024

Four people were warned by temple authorities for flying a drone over the restricted Mahakaleshwar shrine.

July 13, 2024

BSF intercepted a Pakistani drone carrying a payload of three pistols and seven magazines.

July 13, 2024

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who attempted to assassinate former president Donald Trump, used a drone to scout the Butler Farm Show grounds before the rally.

July 13, 2024

Prison authorities intercepted seven cell phones drone-dropped into the Central Prison.

July 12, 2024

Thieves stole ₹50,000 from Bhairavnath Temple after recent nighttime drone sightings in the area, heightening residents' concerns.

July 10, 2024

Police are investigating a drone spotted hovering over the Jayakwadi Dam, a restricted area. This marks the second recent instance of drone activity over the dam.

July 9, 2024

Calgary police fined a man for flying a drone through the Stampede fireworks show, disrupting the event and risking crowd safety.

July 9, 2024

A drug-dealing gang used drones to smuggle around £1 million worth of contraband into six UK prisons, including HMP Gartree and HMP Parc, making 22 drops in a month before being caught.

July 8, 2024

Police arrested a gang who used drones to track people carrying large amounts of cash, stealing over €122,000.

July 4, 2024

The SeaTac 4th of July drone light show experienced a sudden loss of GPS signal, leading to 55 drones landing in Angle Lake

July 2, 2024

Mountjoy Prison seized a large haul of drugs, weapons, and phones delivered by drone through a hole burned in the yard net.

July 1, 2024

A drone and a large quantity of cannabis were found near HMP Long Lartin, leading to the arrest of three men.

June 30, 2024

An unauthorized drone flying near Edinburgh Airport caused a landing plane to perform a "missed approach."

June 29, 2024

BSF seized 5.570 kg of drone-delivered heroin in Kakkar village and 560 grams in Mahawa village.

June 28, 2024

Multiple drones were spotted hovering over the restricted airspace of the Jayakwadi Dam.

June 27, 2024

BSF seized a DJI MAVIC-3 Classic drone carrying 420 gm of heroin in the border village of Chaklabaksh.

June 25, 2024

Kenyan authorities seized a DJI Matrice 350RTK at Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Point, allegedly intended for Al-Shabaab, and charged three individuals with conspiracy to commit a terrorist act.

June 24, 2024

BSF seized a DJI MAVIC-3 Classic drone carrying 560 gm of heroin from a field near Raja Rai border village.

June 22, 2024

Multiple incidents of drones flying dangerously close to homes, businesses, and children in a nursery are being investigated by the police.

June 21, 2024

Firefighting aircraft were grounded for the night after an illegal drone was spotted during the Upper Applegate Fire.

June 19, 2024

JAF shot down an unauthorized drone from Syrian territories carrying a significant amount of narcotics.

June 19, 2024

A £10 million RAF jet used to transport VIPs, including Royals, narrowly avoided a collision with a drone at 2,200 feet while landing at RAF Brize Norton.

June 18, 2024

A neighbor's unauthorized drone flight over private property led to the resident using a shotgun to shoot it down, resulting in the resident's arrest.

June 16, 2024

The investigation into the Smith State Prison murder-suicide revealed that a drone was used to deliver the gun used in the incident.

June 15, 2024

An inexperienced pilot crashed a 1-meter drone on the Gayang Bridge over the Han River, causing significant traffic congestion.

June 15, 2024

BSF foiled two attempts by Pakistani drones to transport drugs across the border, recovering almost 13 kilograms of heroin.

June 14, 2024

A third unauthorized drone was seized by police for flying over Taylor Swift's concert at Anfield Stadium.

June 13, 2024

Police seized two drones flown over Taylor Swift's concert at Anfield Stadium, where 53,000 attendees were present.

June 11, 2024

Man arrested for using a drone to stalk teenage girls, allegedly following one 13-year-old neighbor at least 80 to 90 times since April 2023.

June 9, 2024

An inmate's brother used a drone to smuggle handballs filled with drugs and other contraband into North Kern State Prison.

June 5, 2024

Authorities are probing a drone sighting near the Deputy Attorney General's office, prompted by concerns of possible espionage.

June 2, 2024

Within days of the prior seizure, CSC intercepted more contraband, totaling $84k in value, dropped via drones at Joyceville Institution.

June 1, 2024

A mainland Chinese protester drone-dropped anti-independence protest fliers on Taiwanese outlets.

June 1, 2024

A parkgoer at Bryce Canyon National Park was caught flying a drone, violating the park's ban on drones due to safety and wildlife concerns.

May 31, 2024

BSF recovered three Chinese-made drones and 1.35 kg narcotics near the International Border.

May 30, 2024

CSC seized $48k worth of contraband drone-dropped into Joyceville Institution, including tobacco, marijuana and cellphone accessories.

May 22, 2024

A German Air Force Eurofighter Typhoon collided with a drone on approach to landing at Manching military airport. The extent of damage to the aircraft's outer shell has not been publicly disclosed.

May 19, 2024

In an illegal stunt, a filmmaker flew a drone over the Tokyo Tower landmark and shared the footage on social media. In the video, the drone rapidly descends from the tower while spinning.

May 19, 2024

CSC seized drone-smuggled contraband valued at $76K at Joyceville Institution.

May 16, 2024

Suspects involved in a drug smuggling operation, utilizing drones to transport MDMA (ecstasy) across the Niagara River from Canada to New York, were apprehended after US Border Patrol tracked a drone carrying over 6 pounds of the drug, revealing at least five cross-border flights in 2022.

May 15, 2024

CSC seized drone-smuggled contraband valued at $63K at Joyceville Institution.

May 14, 2024

CSC seized $475,000 of drone-delivered crystal meth at Springhill Institute, a federal medium-security facility.

May 10, 2024

BSF fired at a Pakistani drone near the International Border and searched Narayanpur to ensure no weapons or narcotics were dropped.

May 9, 2024

Man arrested for delivering contraband using a drone to Millhaven Penitentiary, maximum security prison.

May 9, 2024

A drone flew over the USS Ronald Reagan, a nuclear-powered supercarrier, while docked at the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan. The drone flew across the carrier’s deck, with the episode captured on video and circulated on social media platforms.

May 9, 2024

The CSC seized $364K worth of contraband drone-dropped or thrown into Collins Bay Institution between April 28 and May 9.

May 8, 2024

Rogue drone disrupted Deng Ziki's live concert at the Helong Sports Center, prompting security personnel to use a drone jammer gun to knock it down.

May 6, 2024

BSF intercepted five Pakistani drones, mostly DJI Mavic 3 Classics, carrying narcotics and weapons in Amritsar, with additional incidents reported in Tarn Taran, Fazilka, and Gurdaspur.

May 6, 2024

An unauthorized drone delayed an ambulance air rescue helicopter's take-off where the Oldham Mountain Rescue Team was aiding a casualty who had fallen 30ft.

May 5, 2024

A plane narrowly avoided a collision with a drone during bad weather, coming within 30 feet of it, with aviation officials attributing the near-miss to sheer luck.

May 4, 2024

BSF recovered a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone and two packets of heroin in three separate incidents near the India-Pakistan International Border.

May 3, 2024

Two arrested for using a drone to smuggle over $250,000 worth of contraband into the Atlantic Institution maximum-security prison.

May 3, 2024

Five arrested after police discovered a drone, marijuana, cigarettes, and other items during a car search, suspected to be part of a scheme to drop contraband into prison.

May 2, 2024

For the second time in 2024, the CSC seized drone-dropped contraband at Millhaven Institution, including tobacco, cannabis, and edged weapons, valued at $20K.

May 1, 2024

The CSC seized $131k worth of contraband drone-dropped into Joyceville Institution, including tobacco, cannabis, cellphones, and cellphone accessories.

April 29, 2024

A couple has been jailed for using drones to smuggle drugs and mobile phones into 11 UK prisons, making over 100 drone drops, including at least 72 at HMP Onley between August 2022 and October 2023.

April 25, 2024

CSC seized $331k worth of drugs and contraband dropped by drones at Millhaven Institution maximum security prison.

April 24, 2024

Seminole County Sheriffs thwarted an attempt to drone-smuggle drugs and contraband into the Apalachee Correctional Institution.

April 24, 2024

In a raid at Fulton County Jail, authorities seized weapons, drugs, and cell phones, suspecting drones as the delivery method.

April 21, 2024

Drugs and phones were seized after a drone dropped a package into the exercise yard of Midlands Prison

April 20, 2024

BSF confiscated a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone near Nestha village along the India-Pakistan border, carrying 500 gm of heroin.

April 16, 2024

Between April 16-22, authorities seized drone-dropped edged weapons, drugs, and cellphone accessories valued of over $157k at Collins Bay Institution.

April 16, 2024

A drone was used to deliver contraband to the Broad River Correctional Institution.

April 16, 2024

BSF foiled a drone smuggling attempt along the India-Pakistan border, seizing a payload of 3kg heroin.

April 15, 2024

A 30-year-old man was charged with unlawfully flying a drone in restricted airspace near the Boston Marathon finish line.

April 15, 2024

Police released a lawmaker's son after he flew a drone near the Bangladesh National Parliament House without permission.

April 12, 2024

Police seized three rogue drones after they flew over Grand National racecourse in restricted airspace with nearly 45,000 spectators.

April 10, 2024

Chinese drones spotted spying on Taiwan's military bases on Kinmen Island.

April 7, 2024

Drone-delivered contraband valued at $103k was seized at Joyceville Institution.

April 4, 2024

As outmatched opponents resort to adapting commercial drones to attack, the military intercepted four drones near Naypyidaw airport and three near Zayarthiri township.

April 2, 2024

Arrivals at Auckland Airport faced a 15-minute delay due to an unauthorized drone entering its airspace.

April 1, 2024

Police investigated a report of a drone hovering near a couple's house, prompted by concerns about 'nefarious' intentions.

April 1, 2024

Drone-dropped contraband valued at nearly $327k was seized at Joyceville Institution.

March 30, 2024

Two men were apprehended as they attempted to deliver contraband to Northwest Correctional Facility using a drone, with officers seizing fentanyl pills, tobacco, cell phones, and the drone.

March 28, 2024

Unauthorized drone activity infiltrating the Central University of Karnataka's campus prompted student apprehension.

March 28, 2024

Drone-delivered contraband worth nearly $115k was seized in Collins Bay's seventh seizure of 2024.

March 26, 2024

A Chinese UAV filmed the Japanese warship Izumo docked at the restricted Yokosuka Naval Base, with the video later posted on social media.

March 25, 2024

Officers confiscated a 269-gram package of plant-like material drone-dropped into the Port of Spain Prison, an incident caught on camera.

March 24, 2024

A helicopter pilot reported a near miss with a drone flying at an illegal altitude of approximately 1,000 feet near the Foyle bridge.

March 24, 2024

In a concerning invasion of privacy, a recreational drone was repeatedly spotted hovering around a residential property.

March 24, 2024

A woman was arrested for allegedly orchestrating a scheme involving drone-delivered drugs to inmates at the Drumheller Institution following a year-long RCMP investigation.

March 23, 2024

An unauthorized drone was detected near Dublin Airport's north runway, causing a brief closure and flight redirection to the south runway.

March 20, 2024

Drug drop via drone into Wheatfield Prison caught on video. Authorities analyze footage to decipher smuggling method, suspecting weights attached to contraband bypass netting.

March 19, 2024

A drone dropped suspected drugs, and other contraband into Mountjoy Prison's exercise yard during recreation time, with over 100 inmates quickly picking up the containers and consuming or hiding the contraband.

March 19, 2024

31 people were arrested for using drones to supply phones, weapons, and drugs to incarcerated mobsters, including in maximum-security prisons like Frosinone and various penitentiaries throughout the country. Investigations trace back to 2021.

March 14, 2024

CAR government forces grounded a DJI Matrice 350 RTK drone equipped with a grenade launcher launched by the French military from a base in Chad, highlighting intensified military movements and intelligence activities in the region.

March 12, 2024

At a wildfire near Split Rock Lighthouse, an unauthorized drone disrupted firefighter response, grounding a helicopter until the drone cleared the airspace.

March 9, 2024

Suspicious drones were spotted hovering over Barsebäck nuclear power plant and Malmö airport, both of which are designated as protected areas.

March 9, 2024

In the 12th drone-delivered contraband seizure of 2024 at Joyceville, authorities confiscated drugs, weapons, and other unauthorized items valued at over $51K.

March 8, 2024

A former inmate was arrested for flying drones carrying contraband into Broad River Correctional Institution, adding to previous similar offenses at McCormick Correctional Institution.

March 5, 2024

Man arrested for drone-assisted smuggling into prisons, originating from a drone found at HMP Pentonville in August 2023, with links to similar incidents at HMP Coldingley, HMP High Down, and HMP Swaleside.

March 5, 2024

Salerno prison authorities seized a drone carrying over 800 grams of hashish and six cellphones.

March 5, 2024

Drone-delivered contraband valued at nearly $78k was seized in Collins Bay's sixth seizure of 2024.

March 4, 2024

At Joyceville Institution, CSC reported the 11th drone-delivered contraband seizure this year, valued at over $106K.

February 29, 2024

In the fifth drone-delivered contraband seizure of 2024 at Collins Bay, authorities confiscated weapons, cell phones, and related accessories.

February 29, 2024

Davao City jail guards thwarted an attempt to drone-drop cigarettes onto prison grounds.

February 28, 2024

BSF neutralized a drone attempting to smuggle drugs and mobile phones in Uttar Dhariwal village near the International Border.

February 27, 2024

CSC reported the tenth contraband seizure this year at Joyceville Institution, suspected to be from a drone drop, involving tobacco valued at $14k

February 26, 2024

An illegal drone came within 50 feet of crashing into a British Airways Boeing 787 carrying 200 passengers departing Heathrow for India, marking a potentially record-breaking near miss at 10,500 feet.

February 25, 2024

CSC reported the ninth contraband seizure this year at Joyceville Institution, suspected from a drone drop, worth $120k, including cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

February 23, 2024

A DJI drone-toting grandfather was arrested for high-volume drug smuggling near Dublin's Cloverhill Prison.

February 22, 2024

BSF recovered a drone-dropped IED in a village near the international border. The drone returned to the Pakistani side.

February 22, 2024

Man charged with using a drone to deliver drugs and contraband to inmates at Lieber Correctional Institute

February 21, 2024

BSF seized a Chinese-made drone with 505 gm heroin attached in Changa Rai Hitha village near the International Border.

February 18, 2024

Drone-dropped contraband valued at $24k was seized at Warkworth Institution, marking the second drone incident this month.

February 18, 2024

An unauthorized drone operating near the Port Hills fire grounded five firefighting helicopters for up to an hour.

February 16, 2024

A 15 kg Skye Air delivery drone, carrying 5 kg of frozen chicken, struck a TV antenna on a house before crashing to the ground, creating a crater upon impact.

February 14, 2024

An RAF stealth fighter jet narrowly avoided collision with an illegally flown drone at 14,500ft—36 times the legal height—coming within 300 feet, with a second F-35 pilot also spotting the device; onboard video suggested a 'similar silhouette' to a DJI Phantom drone.

February 12, 2024

Police seized a drone and diamorphine intended for delivery into Wheatfield Prison.

February 11, 2024

Police at HMP Wandsworth attempted to intercept a drug-smuggling drone near the prison, but it landed in a tree, was knocked out by firefighters, and picked up by an urban fox that consumed some of the drugs.

February 11, 2024

Ukraine's Border Patrol intercepted a drone smuggling 22.5 kilograms of hashish near Poland and Belarus borders.

February 10, 2024

BSF personnel thwarted a potential security breach by shooting down a China-made drone near Rosary village.

February 10, 2024

BSF intercepted and tracked a suspicious DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone near Chann Kalan village believed to have been used for clandestine operations,

February 9, 2024

Authorities in McDowell County busted a drone-assisted smuggling operation, arresting eleven people for delivering contraband and drugs to a federal prison.

February 7, 2024

Private drones flown by civilians over a large industrial rubbish fire in Onehunga prompted the immediate grounding of two firefighting helicopters at the scene.

February 7, 2024

An unauthorized drone hindered firefighting efforts for half an hour, grounding seven firefighting helicopters.

February 7, 2024

Four charged for using a drone to drop $70K worth of contraband, including tobacco, marijuana, edged weapons, cellphones, and cellphone accessories, into Joyceville Institution.

February 6, 2024

Battery-operated drone equipped with a camera chip was recovered from the runway of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (SVP) airport.

February 6, 2024

Four people were arrested for using drones to deliver drugs and contraband to prisons in Piedmont, Sicily, Marche, Campania, and Abruzzo.

February 5, 2024

A suspicious drone was observed over the Sako arms factory, with authorities unable to determine its purpose; although reported to Traficom, police did not investigate further due to delayed reporting.

February 4, 2024

CSC reported the fourth 2024 seizure of drone-smuggled contraband at Collins Bay Institution, valued at $158k.

February 4, 2024

Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal prison, seized contraband worth $125K, including cell phones, cannabis concentrate, weapons, and a drone.

February 4, 2024

Within a week of the last incident, CSC seized drugs and contraband dropped by a drone into Joyceville Medium Security Prison.

February 2, 2024

Two charged for attempted drone delivery of cannabis and cell phones to a Warkworth Institution inmate.

February 2, 2024

Drone-dropped near Roranwala Khurd village, BSF recovered 1.6 kg of heroin wrapped in tape with a metal hook attached.

February 2, 2024

Chinese drone with 500 grams of heroin was intercepted near Pallopati village by the BSF.

January 31, 2024

A rural resident, feeling spied on by a drone hovering over their backyard, reported the incident to the police.

January 30, 2024

CSC seized $101k worth of contraband drone-dropped into Collins Bay Institution, the third such incident this year.

January 30, 2024

Several individuals were arrested for smuggling contraband into Smith State Prison, including a drone, its controller, case, and batteries, along with narcotics.

January 29, 2024

For the second time this year, CSC seized contraband, valued at over $50k, drone-dropped into Collins Bay Institution.

January 28, 2024

An unauthorized drone prompted the NFL to briefly pause the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens after it was spotted near M&T Bank Stadium.

January 28, 2024

Drone-dropped contraband with a value of more than $95K was seized at Joyceville Institution, including tobacco, drugs, weapons, cell phones, and accessories.

January 26, 2024

An attempt to smuggle heroin by drone was foiled by BSF in Maude, a border village near Pakistan.

January 24, 2024

A Wiltshire Air Ambulance narrowly avoided a collision with a drone flying at the same altitude in the center of Bath during an emergency response.

January 23, 2024

CSC seized $385K of drugs and weapons suspected to have been drone-dropped into Collins Bay Institution.

January 21, 2024

Individual spotted fleeing Calhoun State Prison arrested with contraband and drone.

January 17, 2024

Unauthorized drone footage of Taloja Central Jail, housing inmates involved in terrorism and organized crime, surfaced on Instagram, raising security concerns.

January 17, 2024

A drone, suspected of transporting drugs, crashed near HMP Edinburgh prison in a failed smuggling attempt.

January 13, 2024

Two women were arrested for attempting to smuggle drugs and other contraband into DeKalb County Jail via drone.

January 13, 2024

Vigilance officials seized lightweight plastic nano drone flown by Army officer in restricted airspace near Tirumala's holy site.

January 12, 2024

Algeria's national soccer team, the Fennec Foxes, encountered a drone intrusion during closed practice for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, resulting in police intervention.

January 8, 2024

Four individuals were arrested for attempting to launch a drone into Villepinte prison; authorities seized the drone, remote control, and its payload.

January 7, 2024

German military reports frequent "suspicious" drone sightings over bases, including those used to train Ukrainian troops.

January 6, 2024

A Chinese national used a drone to photograph the Newport News Shipyard, which was actively manufacturing aircraft carriers and nuclear submarines.

January 6, 2024

BSF intercepted a drone equipped with a small parachute and carrying a pigeon, marking the first time a Pakistani drone has been caught near the Jaisalmer border.

January 4, 2024

La Familia Michoacana drug cartel allegedly used drones in a deadly attack on the community of Buenavista de los Hurtado.

January 3, 2024

An illegally flown drone came within 5ft of a British Airways Airbus A321, en route from Athens, Greece, to London Heathrow carrying 180 passengers, marking one of the closest ever near misses between a BA jet and a drone.

January 2, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Corrections responded to 24 drone incidents, effectively intercepting 16 packages of contraband intended for various prisons within the state between December 22nd and January 2nd.

January 2, 2024

Ray Brook Federal Prison under Lockdown after a drone dropped a football-sized package containing cannabis, suboxone, tobacco, cell phones, charging cords, chisels, and a file onto prison grounds.

January 2, 2024

A drone intrusion at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport led to the diversion of an Iberia flight to the Dominican Republic, and caused disruptions for multiple flights across the Caribbean.

December 30, 2023

Mopa Airport Police reported the presence of an unauthorized drone in restricted airspace near Manohar International Airport.

December 30, 2023

A tour helicopter collided mid-air with a construction company-operated DJI Mavic 2 Pro drone near the Daytona Beach Flea Market, resulting in $60,000 damage to the helicopter's rotor blade.

December 29, 2023

Three men were arrested for attempting to use a drone to transport around $20,000 worth of contraband, including tobacco, narcotics, and pre-paid cellular telephones, to Washington State Prison.

December 28, 2023

BSF thwarted a cross-border drone-smuggling attempt from Pakistan, recovering 1.440 kg of heroin.

December 28, 2023

Two arrested for attempted drone-smuggling of narcotics, tobacco, and cell phones into Ridgeland Correctional Institution medium-level men’s prison.

December 24, 2023

Two drone-dropped packets containing arms and ₹35,000 in cash, were seized in a joint Army and police operation near the Line of Control.

December 22, 2023

Three arrested for using a drone to smuggle drugs, including meth, crack cocaine, and marijuana, into McCormick Correctional Institution.

December 19, 2023

BSF troops seized a second drone drone in Dhanoe Khurd village, also carrying a heroin payload.

December 18, 2023

BSF foiled an attempt to smuggle 2.5 kg heroin by drone across the international border near Karanpur.

December 18, 2023

BSF troops seized a drone carrying a payload of 540 grams of heroin in Dhanoe Khurd village near the India-Pakistan border.

December 16, 2023

A deputy discovered and thwarted an attempted illegal drone drop at Washington State Prison, resulting in arrests and the confiscation of both the drone and contraband.

December 16, 2023

BC's medium and maximum-security prisons are contending with daily "Amazon-like" drone deliveries of contraband, including drugs, weapons, and cellphones.

December 16, 2023

In Death Valley National Park, a tourist recklessly flew his drone and posted pictures captured by it on Instagram, violating the park's drone ban.

December 15, 2023

Authorities confiscated contraband, including tobacco, cannabis, drug paraphernalia, as well as cell phones and accessories, drone-dropped at Joyceville Institution.

December 15, 2023

Ukrainian border guards apprehended a smuggling ring that used drones for both contraband transportation and monitoring border patrols.

December 13, 2023

In what has become the "new norm," a drone delivered six cell phones and chargers, along with 186 grams of drugs to inmates at the Perpignan prison.

December 11, 2023

BSF thwarted an attempt to smuggle 2.5 kg of heroin across the international border via drone.

December 6, 2023

Langley Air Force Base faced mysterious drone swarm incursions. Various US government assets, including NASA and other federal agencies, coordinated a response to the drones.

December 5, 2023

A drone was used to film an adult female and a juvenile female without their consent inside a private residence through open blinds.

November 28, 2023

17-year-old drone pilot and his family were arrested for operating a drone ring that conducted over 20 drug and contraband deliveries into Bordeaux prisons from August to September.

November 28, 2023

A drone sighting at Queenstown Airport delayed two incoming flights for approximately 15 minutes, leading them to circle until the situation was resolved.

November 26, 2023

BSF intercepted a Pakistani drone in Chak Allah Baksh village, seizing a significant payload that included ammunition and over 5 kg of heroin.

November 23, 2023

Security forces recovered grenades, a pistol, ammunition, and an IED from a drone-dropped box near the Line of Control.

November 22, 2023

BSF foiled a smuggling attempt recovering 534 grams of heroin from a drone near Mianwala Village.

November 22, 2023

An inmate at Rodez prison was sentenced to one year in prison after receiving two drone deliveries of cell phones and drugs.

November 19, 2023

Two flights were diverted and three others were delayed after a small drone was detected by security personnel at Imphal International Airport. Normal operations resumed after a three-hour suspension.

November 17, 2023

Three people were arrested for attempting to smuggle marijuana and meth into Augusta State Medical Prison using a drone.

November 17, 2023

Drone spotted making illegal delivery to Evans Correctional Prison leads to two arrests.

November 16, 2023

Jordanian Border Guards, in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Department and military police, intercepted a drone that was transporting crystal drugs from Syria.

November 16, 2023

Unauthorized drones caused two delays during the Ravens vs. Bengals NFL game at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium.

November 16, 2023

Four additional unauthorized drones were intercepted during the Ravens vs. Bengals NFO game at M&T Bank Stadium.

November 11, 2023

An attempt was made to deliver drugs to Renous correctional facility via drone, which crashed on the property along with its payload.

November 9, 2023

Deputies responded to a drone drop at Washington State Prison leading to a high-speed chase and arrests after locating contraband in the suspect's vehicle and connecting it to a drop at the prison.

November 8, 2023

Officers confiscated nearly 200 grams of crystal meth and other drugs at the medium-security Mountain Institution, highlighting the persistent problem of drone-delivered substances, contributing to a notable upswing in inmate overdoses.

November 7, 2023

Man arrested for intentionally trying to crash his drone into an Audrain County Sheriff's Office drone.

November 1, 2023

BSF and Police foiled another drone drug smuggling attempt and recovered over 3 kg of narcotics near Rajatal village.

October 26, 2023

Two were arrested for using a drone to smuggle contraband into the Ridgeland Correctional Institution prison yard.

October 26, 2023

In three incidents, authorities recovered a Chinese quadcopter and confiscated seven kilograms of heroin near the international border.

October 24, 2023

Drones are enabling drug dependencies among 21% of HMP Lindholme inmates, with half of the 898 prisoners finding it easy to acquire drugs through drone-assisted smuggling.

October 22, 2023

Almost 3 kg of heroin and a broken quadcopter were seized by the police and BSF in Mastgarh village and Rao Ke Hitar village, respectively.

October 19, 2023

Man charged with violating national defense airspace for flying a drone near Globe Life Field during Game 4 of the American League Championship Series between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros.

October 17, 2023

After spotting a drone flying near Washington State Prison, deputies intervened, preventing a contraband delivery and subsequently arresting two individuals.

October 17, 2023

After a suspected drone drop at Warkworth Institution, CSC seized contraband, including tobacco, marijuana, and cellphones.

October 16, 2023

During the past year, five Yorkshire Air Ambulance flights were disrupted; drone pilots were told to fly responsibly.

October 16, 2023

Man arrested for unauthorized drone flight over Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the governor, a designated no-fly zone.

October 14, 2023

At the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament, a disruptive drone interrupted the match between Andrey Rublev and Grigor Dimitrov, prompting Rublev to appeal to the umpire for its removal due to safety concerns.

October 12, 2023

In a joint operation with Punjab Police, BSF recovered a drone and 3.2 kg of heroin in a paddy field near Daliri village in Bhikhiwind.

October 12, 2023

A licensed drone pilot conducted unauthorized commercial photography over two Bethlehem district elementary schools.

October 11, 2023

A Delta Airlines pilot reported a drone flying just 200 feet over his plane and runways at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

October 8, 2023

BSF recovered over 6kg of heroin and opium from a Pakistani drone near the International Border.

October 7, 2023

A vintage Slingsby T21B glider was damaged when a DJI Mini 2 drone, intentionally flown into its path by a young operator, collided with the glider's wing during landing.

October 7, 2023

An unauthorized drone over Ohio Stadium caused a delay and player evacuation during a Saturday game between Ohio State and Maryland.

October 7, 2023

Hamas orchestrated an attack on Israel utilizing low-cost DJI and Autel drones, pivotal in disabling Israeli surveillance, targeting border forces, and inflicting strategic damage.

October 7, 2023

RPG-armed DJI Matrice hexacopter used by Hamas to attack IDF tanks.

October 7, 2023

IDF tank was directly hit by an RPG dropped by a Hamas drone.

October 7, 2023

An ambulance and Israeli forces were hit by a Hamas drone grenade.

October 6, 2023

Police thwarted a drone plot to deliver over £30,000 worth of cannabis and steroids to Strangeways or Forest Bank prisons.

October 5, 2023

A drone containing £75,000 worth of drugs, knives, and mobile phones was intercepted at HMP Perth.

October 5, 2023

3kg of heroin and a DJI Matrice Quadcopter were recovered during a joint operation by the BSF and Punjab Police in Rasoolpur village.

October 2, 2023

Daedalus airport issued a reminder on drone regulations following the discovery of unauthorized drone footage within the airport's Flight Restriction Zone on social media.

September 29, 2023

BSF and police seized a drone, concealed in a plastic cold drink bottle, carrying about 500gm of heroin along the border fence near Rajatal village.

September 29, 2023

The Indian Army and Police Special Operations seized a drone during a search operation along the Indo-Pakistan border.

September 28, 2023

A drone sighting at Frankfurt Airport caused flight cancellations and delays, including a 40-minute complete shutdown and 20 canceled flights.

September 28, 2023

Police intercepted a drone transporting contraband bound for the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy.

September 27, 2023

Louisiana police foiled a massive drone drug smuggling plot targeting prisons across the US, seizing over $1 million in drugs and two Autel Robotics Evo II Pro drones.

September 26, 2023

A drone came dangerously close to two Indigo flights after taking off from the Kempegowda International Airport.

September 26, 2023

Police arrested four people in the "Air Colis" drone smuggling operation, which made around fifty deliveries of contraband to western French prisons; the scheme, exposed after guards in Nantes prison spotted a drone, included organized orders with flat-rate delivery fees, and confirmations via Snapchat.

September 26, 2023

Jordanian forces intercepted and seized two drones transporting crystal methamphetamine from Syria.

September 26, 2023

Three tourists were arrested for operating a drone within a highly restricted and sensitive Air Force Station zone.

September 24, 2023

A Pakistani drone carrying 500 grams of heroin was recovered in a joint operation by the BSF and Punjab Police.

September 19, 2023

A man was arrested for flying a drone near the Béziers prison, leading to the discovery of nearly 40 drone contraband deliveries since June 2023.

September 19, 2023

A tourist at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park operated a drone inside the park and chased a bear out of a tree with it, violating park rules.

September 17, 2023

BSF intercepted a drone near Gatti Rajoke village in Ferozepur and discovered drone-dropped heroin packets near Amesha village in Tarn Taran.

September 16, 2023

BSF shot down and recovered a DJI Mavic 3 smuggling drone near TJ Singh Village.

September 12, 2023

Police special forces carried out a controlled explosion of an explosive-laden drone that landed on the roof of La Roca maximum security prison where some of the country’s most notorious drug lords are held.

September 12, 2023

In a Category A incident reported by the UK Airprox Board, a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying up to 264 passengers, narrowly avoided a collision with a large black drone just minutes after taking off from Heathrow.

September 11, 2023

A drone carrying a political message briefly interrupted the Croatia vs. Armenia European Championship qualifying match as it flew over the field.

September 10, 2023

Mexican security forces arrested gang members and seized drugs, weapons, and grenades after an explosive drone attack near a public event attended by the brother of a slain "autodefensas" leader.

September 5, 2023

Police arrested two suspects after intercepting a drug-filled package dropped by a drone inside the grounds of HMP Lowdham prison.

September 4, 2023

Jordan's armed forces shot down a drug-laden drone from Syria, marking the ninth such incident this year.

September 2, 2023

A British Airways flight from Rome, with 160 passengers on board, narrowly avoided colliding with a rogue drone at 7,000 ft. as the A320 jet, flying at over 280mph, came within 30ft of the drone around ten miles south of Heathrow Airport.

September 1, 2023

Three individuals are in custody following the use of a drone to drop a suspicious package into Erlestoke Prison grounds.

September 1, 2023

Police seized 400 gm of heroin dropped by a drone in Dhanoe Khurd village near the International Border.

September 1, 2023

BSF and Punjab police recovered approximately 2.75kg of heroin drone-dropped in the outskirts of Mehdipur village.

August 31, 2023

Firefighting efforts at the McDougall Creek Wildfire were disrupted by a drone that obstructed a helicopter bucketing water from Okanagan Lake.

August 28, 2023

The Jordanian army downed a Syrian drone, the third incident this month, as concerns grow over increased weapon smuggling across the border.

August 26, 2023

A drone's intrusion into the stadium and its low flight over the field during the second-quarter kickoff of a UMass college football game against New Mexico State resulted in a game delay.

August 24, 2023

On approach to Heathrow airport, an Airbus A320 pilot reported a drone sighting, estimating the drone to have come within 20ft of the plane at 1,400ft.

August 24, 2023

In a collaborative effort, Punjab Police along with the army and BSF, recovered 3.2kg of heroin and a drone at the Hussainiwala border.

August 24, 2023

A motorcycle-truck accident led to serious injuries, requiring a medical helicopter for transportation; however, a drone over the landing zone delayed the helicopter's departure by 10-15 minutes.

August 23, 2023

Two people were arrested in connection with drone activity near Collins Bay Institution, marking the second drone incident within a week.

August 20, 2023

Kingston Police arrested two people who attempted to fly a drone containing contraband into Collins Bay Institution's grounds.

August 18, 2023

A hobbyist drone came within feet of colliding with a water-delivering helicopter responding to the Barth wildfire.

August 18, 2023

An Emirates Airbus A380 incurred wing damage following a collision with a drone while on approach to Nice Airport.

August 17, 2023

Ornge Air Ambulance alarmed by the rise in drones near their aircraft, launched a campaign to deter drone activity near airports, helipads, or emergency scenes.

August 16, 2023

Jordan's military reported shooting down a drone laden with TNT explosives attempting to breach its airspace from Syria, marking the latest instance of arms or drugs trafficking.

August 16, 2023

An unidentified drone operator has been targeting homeless individuals by aiming items like eggs and feces at them, leading to concerns about the potential for serious harm.

August 13, 2023

The owner of a heating and cooling business was arrested for using a drone to release a harmful chemical into commercial and residential pools.

August 13, 2023

The Jordanian military intercepted a drone transporting crystal meth into Jordanian territory from Syria.

August 11, 2023

Following the attack from the day before, a drug cartel dropped an additional 3 explosive devices from drones in a rural Mexican community.

August 10, 2023

A drug cartel dropped 30 explosive devices from drones in a rural Mexican community, causing residents to flee.

August 7, 2023

Correctional Service of Canada seized contraband packages, including drugs, tobacco, and cellphones, believed to have been drone-dropped into Collins Bay Institution.

August 7, 2023

A medical delivery drone crashed due to bad weather while carrying a 2.5 kg load of blood components from AIIMS Rishikesh to Kotdwar Base Hospital, falling short by 15 to 20 km of its destination.

August 6, 2023

Thieves used a drone to search the area before breaking into a house and making off with at least €20,000 worth of gold, silver, and cash.

August 6, 2023

During the H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Races and Boeing Air Show, the Coast Guard detected 16 drone operators violating airspace restrictions.

August 6, 2023

BSF attempted interception of a Pakistani drone near Rajoke village, and in a joint effort with the police, successfully recovered the quadcopter.

August 6, 2023

Near Rattan Khurd village, BSF intercepted a hexacopter drone entering from Pakistan.

August 6, 2023

During World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 and Pope Francis's visit to Fatima, the National Aeronautical Authority detected and intercepted 44 unauthorized drones, 15 of them on the opening day.

August 6, 2023

A drone sighting briefly halted operations at Dublin Airport, causing two planes bound for Dublin to be diverted to Belfast.

August 5, 2023

A skier performing an aerial stunt smacked down a drone that ventured too close.

August 4, 2023

BSF thwarted a major drug smuggling attempt from Pakistan using a drone, seizing 10.85 kilos of narcotics.

August 3, 2023

Within a 10-day span, a second drone was reported flying within the no-fly zone around Kelowna International Airport.

August 2, 2023

Warden and OPS Agents at Smith State Prison apprehended four individuals attempting to use drones to deliver contraband, leading to substantial seizures and arrests.

August 1, 2023

A drone flying near a vegetation fire forced firefighters to temporarily suspend air operations until it cleared the area.

August 1, 2023

15 drones were intercepted in Parque Eduardo VII during the inaugural mass of World Youth Day, the Catholic Church's largest event. Flight-restricted zones were established in Fátima and Lisbon as the event, attended by Pope Francis, attracts over a million people.

July 31, 2023

An operation by the BSF and Punjab Police in Khem Karan led to the downing of a Pakistani hexacopter drone and the confiscation of approximately 3kg of heroin.

July 31, 2023

BSF intercepted a Pakistani drug-smuggling drone in a sensitive border region and confiscated nine contraband-filled packets.

July 29, 2023

The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) seized four drones and detained the pilots for unauthorized flying during the state election nomination process. One of the incidents involved an agricultural drone that crashed and injured a civilian.

July 28, 2023

BSF recovered a drug-filled plastic bottle dropped by a drone in the border village of Mode.

July 28, 2023

Two people were detained for illegally flying a drone at Vidhana Soudha, the largest legislative building in India.

July 27, 2023

Seven drones were caught on video delivering contraband into the maximum security Golden Grove Prison.

July 27, 2023

Authorities were alerted to a concerning drone flight in the vicinity of Kelowna International Airport, where a personal drone was flown dangerously into the airport's flight path.

July 25, 2023

A departing Boeing 787 from Heathrow Airport had a close encounter with a drone at 3,000 feet, with the drone passing within 20ft of the plane, prompting a 'High' risk rating from the Airprox board.

July 25, 2023

In another incident at Disneyland Paris, a drone that was part of the nighttime show crashed into a building.

July 25, 2023

Kenyan security forces intercepted an al-Shabaab drone used for intelligence gathering before the terrorist group's attack on a military outpost, confirming their adoption of off-the-shelf drones in operations

July 24, 2023

Jordanian army shot down a drone smuggling two kilos of crystal meth from Syria, the third incident in recent weeks.

July 21, 2023

A journalist was detained when his Mavic 2 Pro drone crashed into the IQRA Islamic Centre.

July 20, 2023

A drone was seized by officers for flying in a restricted area above Royal Liverpool Golf Club during The Open.

July 20, 2023

BSF foiled a drone smuggling attempt from Pakistan, recovering 2.3 kg of drugs.

July 18, 2023

Two people were arrested for attempting to drone-smuggle contraband into Macon State Prison, but the items were confiscated before entering the prison.

July 16, 2023

On the outskirts of Hasimpur village near the international border, BSF foiled a contraband smuggling attempt and recovered a Pakistani hexacopter drone.

July 15, 2023

A drug-laden drone crashed into a field, prompting residents to alert police, who found five packages of heroin inside; this incident follows a similar one in Kahna town just a week earlier.

July 15, 2023

Former corrections officer attempted drone delivery of drugs to Lawton prison using DJI drone; arrested after being found with contraband-concealing materials, drugs in vehicle near launch area, and drone controller.

July 14, 2023

During a pre-game light show at Docklands Stadium, a malfunction caused approximately 350 out of 500 drones to deviate from their programmed routine and fall into the Yarra River.

July 11, 2023

Tourist was arrested for flying a drone over Sri Dalada Maligawa temple's high-security zone.

July 10, 2023

Man arrested for using drone to deliver contraband to Holme House Prison.

July 7, 2023

A "larger than usual" drone carrying six kilograms of heroin worth millions of rupees crash landed in a field near the India-Pakistan border. The Anti-Narcotics Force is investigating the drone's origin and destination.

July 4, 2023

A drone that was part of the integrated nighttime show at the Disneyland Paris Resort crashed into a building.

July 3, 2023

A drone sighting over Prime Minister Modi's residence has triggered an investigation due to the location being a designated no-fly zone.

July 2, 2023

During the Song and Dance Festival, where air traffic is strictly prohibited, ten unauthorized drones were intercepted within Mežaparks, Rīga center, and the Daugava stadium neighborhood.

June 29, 2023

A subject was caught attempting to deliver contraband to Lieber Correctional Institution using a drone.

June 29, 2023

O.R Tambo International Airport faced significant delays due to an unauthorized drone, with FlySafair reporting average delays of around 60 minutes and potential further disruptions to other flights.

June 28, 2023

Jordanian forces scored third interception this month, downing a smuggling drone that breached the border from Syria.

June 26, 2023

Police seized a drone that was being illegally flown near the Akshardham Temple.

June 23, 2023

Firefighting efforts in Forest Gate were delayed by drone presence, prompting the London Fire Brigade to warn civilians not to fly drones over emergency incidents.

June 22, 2023

Authorities in Amritsar confiscated four pistols from Kakkar border village that were smuggled into India from Pakistan using a drone.

June 22, 2023

A Pakistani DJI Matrice 300 RTK was found carrying approximately 2 kg of heroin near the village of Jodhawala by the BSF.

June 22, 2023

A property owner shot down a drone over his property suspecting it was being operated by a burglar.

June 21, 2023

RCMP have reminded the public about drone safety following a report of a rogue drone near Yellowknife Airport.

June 21, 2023

BSF foiled major narcotics smuggling attempt at the international border, recovering a Pakistani drone and seizing nearly 2 kg of narcotics.

June 21, 2023

Following the the premiere episode of the "Secret Invasion" series, actor Samuel L. Jackson revealed that Marvel Studios shot down rogue drones that invaded the privacy of their locations during filming.

June 19, 2023

Two men implicated in a yearlong conspiracy to smuggle drugs and contraband into Liverpool Prison were charged in court.

June 19, 2023

Man faces prosecution for flying drone over Manchester Airport in restricted airspace.

June 19, 2023

The CSC confiscated more than a kilogram of marijuana and various other contraband items that had been smuggled into the prison using drones.

June 18, 2023

A drone was spotted flying over the Singha Dwar gateway, defying the ban on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in and around Puri Srimandir temple.

June 16, 2023

In a second interception within a week, Jordanian border guards brought down a drone that had been smuggling weapons from Syria, seizing the weapons upon bringing the drone down.

June 15, 2023

Safford's power grid was temporarily interrupted by an "errant drone" strike.

June 13, 2023

Jordanian military intercepted a DJI drone carrying half a kilogram of crystal meth from Syria.

June 12, 2023

Toy drone operated by children crash landed in Amritsar jail, raising security concerns and prompting immediate action from authorities amid suspicions of a potential attack by gangsters or terrorists.

June 10, 2023

BSF recovered a Pakistani DJI Matrice 300 RTK contraband carrying drone in a farming field near the Rai village.

June 9, 2023

Flying a DJI Mavic drone in prohibited airspace above East Midlands Airport, a man captured footage of the Download Festival and a plane landing, resulting in a fine of £1,500.

June 7, 2023

A fan was fined for flying a drone near the Mountain Course during the Tourist Trophy motorcycle race.

June 5, 2023

Operations at Pittsburgh International Airport were suspended for approximately 30 minutes due to reports of an unauthorized drone sighting on the northern section of the airfield.

June 4, 2023

BSF shot down a Pakistani DJI Matrice, 300 RTK used by smugglers to transport nearly 3.2 kg of heroin in Rattankhurd Village.

May 28, 2023

In response to increased border security in Punjab, drug smugglers attempted to drone drop heroin through Rajasthan from Pakistan.

May 27, 2023

BSF personnel near Dhanoe village intercepted a drone carrying a payload of narcotics weighing approximately 3.4 kg.

May 25, 2023

RCMP is investigating the attempted drone delivery of more than 100 grams of cannabis, 230 grams of meth, 400 grams of shatter and 50 tablets of prescription meds into the Stony Mountain Institution.

May 24, 2023

The Israeli air force intercepted and neutralized a DJI drone that trespassed the Lebanon-Israel border.

May 24, 2023

A bomb-laden drone exploded in a central Arab town, targeting an underworld crime figure, marking the second incident of this type in just a few days.

May 24, 2023

Firefighters warned drone pilots not to fly near emergency scenes after an amateur drone flew over a 200-acre brush fire in Lee County.

May 23, 2023

In a reverse drone smuggling operation, a drone was dispatched from India to Pakistan, loaded with narcotics, and then returned to India.

May 22, 2023

A Wizz Air plane narrowly avoided colliding with a drone at Katowice Airport. During its descent at around 1,200 meters, the drone came dangerously close to the aircraft, with only 50 meters clearance. The drone was undetected by radar, but spotted by the crew.

May 22, 2023

A drone hovering over the runway caused a 40-minute closure at Taoyuan International Airport, affecting over 1000 passengers. Takeoffs and landings were suspended, causing delays of up to 62 minutes.

May 22, 2023

BSF intercepted a Pakistani drone smuggling narcotics in the Bhaini Rajputana area along the Indo-Pak border, marking the fifth such incident within the past four days.

May 22, 2023

Gao International Airport was closed after a recreational drone crashed into a truck on the runway, causing significant damage.
There were delays and flight disruptions as a result.

May 21, 2023

A drone carrying a 7-kg explosive payload was launched towards a residential tower, targeting the balcony of a well-known criminal figure for assassination. However, the drone's weight caused it to crash & explode on the ground.

May 20, 2023

A fourth drone in 24 hours to trespass into Indian airspace was intercepted by BSF. Narcotics were recovered along with the drone.

May 19, 2023

Three drones were shot down by BSF while attempting cross-border entry. Two recovered UAVs were DJI Matrice 300 RTKs. One was found in Udhar Dhariwal and the second in Rattan Khurd village, containing 2.6 kg of heroin. The third drone fell on the Pakistani side of the border.

May 17, 2023

BSF foiled a major smuggling attempt near Kakkar village, shooting down a Pakistani drone and seizing over 15 kg of drugs dropped from the UAV.

May 17, 2023

A drone drop was suspected after contraband and unauthorized items were intercepted at the Collins Bay Institution.

May 16, 2023

The FAA is investigating a close call incident over Loring Park involving a drone and a Minnesota State Patrol helicopter.

May 15, 2023

Officers intercepted a drone attempting to smuggle drugs and SIM cards into Asseyri Prison.

May 14, 2023

Drone sighting near Gatwick Airport forced all runways to close, canceling arrivals and departures. Twelve inbound aircraft were diverted during the 50 minute incident.

May 13, 2023

An airplane pilot reported seeing a 3-meter-long UAV flying within 30 meters of a LOT Embraer aircraft as it was landing at Warsaw Chopin Airport.

May 13, 2023

Singer Nikhita Gandhi was injured with deep cuts on her fist and fingers when hit by a drone while standing among the audience after performing at Nigerian singer Rema's concert.

May 12, 2023

Police seized an unauthorized drone that was flying above the city ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest final, violating restricted airspace regulations.

May 10, 2023

Drone sighting at Drumheller Penitentiary results in arrests and seizure of contraband.

May 9, 2023

Four cellphones were drone-delivered to mafia inmates in the the maximum security wing of Pagliarelli Prison.

May 8, 2023

In a second wave of drone attacks, the Familia Michoacana dropped 11 bombs on the previously targeted community.

May 7, 2023

BSF recovered 1.5 kg of heroin dropped by a Pakistani drone near Daoke village.

May 7, 2023

A drone interrupted the football match between Chesterfield Football Club and Bromley FC at Technique Stadium.

May 7, 2023

During the inaugural Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, an individual violated FAA regulations by operating an unregistered drone, leading to an $18,200 fine

May 3, 2023

The criminal group Familia Michoacana launched drone attacks dropping six bombs on a strategically significant town by the Atoyac River. Homes were severely damaged and approximately 600 residents were forced to flee.

May 2, 2023

Familia Michoacana dropped DIY bombs on seven strategically important towns located along drug trafficking routes to eliminate witnesses and obstacles.

April 29, 2023

A man was arrested for attempting to deliver contraband tobacco to the Lee Correctional Institution.

April 28, 2023

BSF recovered 8kg of heroin dropped by Pakistani drone on the outskirts of Kakkar village.

April 23, 2023

BSF intercepted a Pakistan drone in Dera Baba Nanak village near the international border.

April 22, 2023

Police recovered a DJI Matric 300 drone carrying 2 kg of heroin that had crashed in Bachiwind Village near the international border.

April 20, 2023

Unauthorized drones flew over SRP Park twice during an Augusta GreenJackets baseball game, causing a 10-minute delay in play. The FAA is investigating the incident that caused all players, coaches, and umpires to clear the field.

April 17, 2023

Two drones were spotted flying over Ploemeur prison. One of the drones crashed while carrying narcotics and a phone, while the other drone disappeared.

April 16, 2023

An unidentified fixed-wing drone crashed near the Peshmerga ministry’s third battalion in the Qushtapa sub-district.

April 16, 2023

The BSF intercepted a trespassing drone near the India-Pakistan border and seized 3.3 kilograms of heroin.

April 14, 2023

After a two-week investigation, police arrested an individual on arson and mischief charges for launching fireworks from a drone.

April 13, 2023

Indian security forces thwarted a major drone intrusion in Rajouri and seized five AK magazines, cash, and a sealed packet from the drone.

April 12, 2023

Federal indictment unsealed: six people charged with drone contraband smuggling operation into the U.S. Penitentiary at Leavenworth between August 2020 and May 2021.

April 12, 2023

A drone was used to transport 37 kg of heroin across the border from Rajasthan to Punjab, where it was seized by local law enforcement. Four individuals in possession of the contraband were arrested.

April 10, 2023

An unexploded fixed-wing drone carrying explosives was found by a villager near the Duhok dam in Kurdistan. The drone has been handed over to security forces for further investigation.

April 8, 2023

Heathrow Airport's main runway was temporarily closed due to an illegally flying drone that came within three feet of hitting a Finnair plane traveling at 200mph.

April 7, 2023

In the second incident in 10 days, two people were arrested for using drone cameras to capture footage of the Yadadri Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple.

April 6, 2023

A DIY drone equipped with several cameras crashed on the premises of the Fakel design bureau's anti-aircraft guided missile development facility.

April 4, 2023

Authorities at Scotland’s largest prison, HMP Barlinnie, discovered inmates removing window panes to retrieve drugs delivered by a drone.

April 4, 2023

Federal prosecutors charged two men for using ten drones to drop narcotics and contraband into seven prison yards across California.

April 3, 2023

An unauthorized drone was spotted just 100 feet from a flight leaving Heathrow Airport, putting the flight's safety at risk at 6,000 feet.

April 2, 2023

Police recovered an arsenal of arms and explosive materials near the railway line in Rakh Barotiya, suspected to have been drone-dropped from across the International Border.

March 31, 2023

Two people were arrested for using drones without permission to film the Yadadri Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple.

March 28, 2023

BSF detected a drone in the Amritsar sector and took countermeasures, resulting in the arrest of two men and seizure of 3.22 kg of heroin during a subsequent search operation.

March 27, 2023

BSF detected a drone near the Attari Joint Check Post in the Amritsar sector and took countermeasures, resulting in the seizure of 2 kg of heroin.

March 27, 2023

BSF detected a drone from Pakistan near the Rajatal Border Outpost along the Indo-Pakistan boundary. The drone and its payload were recovered by the troops.

March 26, 2023

An attempted delivery of narcotics and contraband into the Málaga I Penitentiary Center was thwarted by police.

March 26, 2023

A drone near Madrid-Barajas Airport runway caused flight delays of an after being sighted by a flight arriving from Paris. Safety protocols were implemented for an hour until the drone was located and deactivated.

March 24, 2023

Inmates at HMP Barlinnie prison were found retrieving drugs delivered by drones via panes removed from cell windows. A milk carton delivered to a window contained 2,000 blue tablets, a lump of cannabis, and mobile phones.

March 23, 2023

A former juvenile corrections officer was arrested for attempting to use a drone to smuggle drugs into the Lee Correctional Institution.

March 23, 2023

A man with a history of contraband-related offenses was apprehended at Ridgeland Correctional Institution for using a DJI Inspire 2 drone to smuggle drugs to inmates.

March 19, 2023

A drone flew dangerously close to a Coast Guard rescue helicopter prompting the crew to maneuver away to avoid a collision.

March 18, 2023

In an alleged attack from Russia, the Ukrainian Military shot down a weaponized Mugin-5 Chinese-made commercial UAV. The drone was not equipped with a camera, indicating it could not have been used for surveillance, and was essentially a "dumb bomb."

March 16, 2023

Five incidents of unauthorized drones operating in the airspace around the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport were reported over the past three weeks.

March 14, 2023

A Bell Autonomous Pod Transport (APT) cargo drone used to deliver emergency military and civil cargo including medical supplies, lost control and crashed in a field.

March 11, 2023

Three kilograms of heroin were seized by the BSF after intercepting a Pakistani drone attempting to deliver drugs across the border.

March 11, 2023

There was panic among the locals after a construction company's drone crashed in Navali Vrindavan village. The drone made two rounds over the temple ashram before falling into a nearby field.

March 10, 2023

Pakistan-based smugglers' attempt to transport arms into India using drones was stopped by Border Security Forces, who intercepted a drone carrying an AK series rifle, two magazines, and 40 bullets.

March 5, 2023

The Correctional Service of Canada seized 1.1 kg of cannabis after a suspected drone dropped the package at the Collins Bay Institution.

March 4, 2023

A man was detained by police for flying a drone without permission near the Somnath temple, which is a major pilgrimage site and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

March 4, 2023

Man arrested for using a drone to drop contraband cell phones into the US Medical Center for Federal Prisoners, better known as Fed Med.

March 3, 2023

During a live concert at the cultural fest of Vellore Institute of Technology, Bollywood singer Benny Dayal was injured when a drone hit the back of his head.

March 2, 2023

Flights at Dublin Airport were suspended for around 30 minutes due to a confirmed drone sighting. The airport reported that three flights were diverted to other airports as a result. This marks the sixth time that flights have been suspended at Dublin Airport due to drone sightings since January.

March 1, 2023

Airplane pilot reported spotting a drone on the right side of his aircraft while approaching Palm Beach International Airport.

February 27, 2023

Despite Disneyland's no-fly zone, guests and staff witnessed an unauthorized drone crash into bushes at Frontierland.

February 26, 2023

BSF shot down a DJI Matrice drone that entered from Pakistan into Indian territory. The area is being searched for contraband dropped by the drone.

February 24, 2023

In a category A incident, a drone came within 16ft of an EasyJet flight departing from Gatwick Airport, traveling at 300mph and climbing to its cruising height at 5,000ft.

February 21, 2023

All flight operations at Dublin Airport were suspended for 30 minutes due to unauthorized drone activity in restricted airspace near the airport.

February 21, 2023

Two Brooklyn men were arrested for illegally flying a drone over Dow Chemical, Linde, and American Air Liquide chemical plants. The incident is being investigated by the FBI.

February 20, 2023

At Joyceville Institution, a drone-delivered package containing marijuana, tobacco, shatter, a cellphone, and accessories was seized.

February 19, 2023

Gurdaspur's BSF heard a "buzzing sound followed by a thud" and found a drone carrying 3 kg of heroin that crash-landed along the Zero-line.

February 15, 2023

Investigations are underway to discover why a drone transporting blood samples between two hospitals crashed before landing.

February 14, 2023

As a sensitive suspect was being brought to the NIA's special court, a videographer (filming a wedding) was arrested for using his drone camera above the court.

February 14, 2023

F-35 reported a UAS while eastbound at flight level 20,000 ft. within restricted Goldwater Range.

February 11, 2023

Flights at Edinburgh airport were temporarily grounded due to an unauthorized drone flying at the departure end of the runway. Although the airport's drone alert system detected the drone, normal flight operations were halted while police officers searched the streets for the drone's operator.

February 6, 2023

A drone has again been spotted on the airfield at Dublin Airport, causing flight operations to be suspended for 40 minutes and thousands of passengers to be delayed. A number of flights were diverted or suspended, and several were placed into hold patterns.

February 4, 2023

India's BSF shot down a Pakistani drone on the Indo-Pak International Border and recovered 6kg of heroin in a joint operation with state police.

February 4, 2023

For the second day in a row, Dublin Airport suspended flight operations due to two confirmed drone sightings on the airfield. Six flights scheduled to land in Dublin were diverted due to the 44-minute delay.

February 3, 2023

BSF troops shot down a Pak contraband carrying drone carrying between border the fence & zero line.

February 3, 2023

A drone spotted over Dublin Airport caused a 25-minute halt to airport operations with several flights diverted to Shannon Airport and all departures delayed.

January 30, 2023

A drone-dropped shipment of methamphetamine, tobacco and marijuana was seized by Warkworth Institution correctional officers.

January 28, 2023

Police seized a drone used to drop contraband into Golden Grove Prison.

January 28, 2023

A drone carrying a package was intercepted above Gradignan prison yard. There is no information about the contents of the shipment, but guards are concerned for their safety.

January 25, 2023

Police seized a drone that crashed onto a house during an active police investigation.

January 24, 2023

The Dublin Airport grounded flights after a drone was spotted within five kilometers of the airport. This resulted in a delay of about 20 minutes in flight operations.

January 24, 2023

An individual was arrested for attempting to use a drone to deliver drugs and contraband to the McCormick Correctional Institution state prison.

January 22, 2023

A six-winged drone with 5 kg of heroin payload was downed and seized near the India-Pakistan border by Amritsar Police and BSF.

January 21, 2023

Southampton and Aston Villa's Premier League match at St. Mary's Stadium was delayed due to a drone flying over the field.

January 19, 2023

The Correctional Service Canada seized cannabis and shatter believed to have been drone-dropped at Bath Institution.

January 19, 2023

F-16 rear canopy struck by orange-white drone operating within Barry M. Goldwater Range restricted airspace.

January 18, 2023

The Texas Department of Public Safety is confronted by drone incursions as criminal groups from Mexico scout for illegal immigration spots.

January 17, 2023

Several drone-dropped packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized by vigilant staff at Joyceville federal multi-level security institution.

January 17, 2023

A search is underway for a civilian drone believed to have crashed after it flew near a military base that hosts the U.S.-made THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) missile defense unit.

January 16, 2023

In the course of an arrest operation, a police officer lost sight of the DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drone he was flying and it crashed into a house.

January 16, 2023

A drone came dangerously close to a UN plane at 3,400 feet near the runway of Islamabad airport. Increased patrols were requested to detect unauthorized drones in funnel areas, beyond the runways used by aircraft.

January 15, 2023

A tourist was fined for using a drone to film a private forest area in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve.

January 5, 2023

Police seized an Autel EVO drone that crashed while attempting to deliver contraband to Beaver Creek Correctional Institution.

January 5, 2023

A drone was used to smuggle contraband concealed in a football-sized package into HMP Humber prison by inmates who used a fire alarm to mask the drone's noise.

January 4, 2023

A Russian youth is under investigation for flying an unauthorized drone over Tiruvannamalai, one of the most ancient heritage sites in India.

January 1, 2023

The Federal Police shot down four unauthorized drones that flew over the Esplanada dos Ministério during President Lula da Silva's inauguration ceremony.

January 1, 2023

Pakistani drones again violate Indian airspace in Punjab's border area. At the Kalampur border outpost, the BSF shot at a Pakistani drone, forcing it to return to the Pakistani side.

December 30, 2022

DJI Mavic 2 and Mavic Air 2S drones used by PDF resistance groups in attacks were seized by the Myanmar Army.

December 27, 2022

Taiwanese actor Kai Ko required 30 stitches after a camera drone crashed into his face during a Netflix shoot.

December 26, 2022

Observations of suspicious drones flying over Vignettes detention center have raised concerns about potential smuggling attempts.

December 25, 2022

There was panic and an hour-long disruption of Metro service after a delivery drone carrying blood vials crashed onto the Magenta Line.

December 22, 2022

Three men were arrested for using a drone to drop narcotics and other contraband into McCormick Correctional Institution.

December 21, 2022

The BSF took anti-drone measures against a Pakistani drone attempting to smuggle contraband into India. 4.3 kg of narcotics were recovered with the downed drone. 

December 17, 2022

Residents and staff at Eliada Children's Home were forced indoors after drones harassed children and therapy horses. The drones recorded students' sessions and taunted employees in an egregious breach of privacy.

December 15, 2022

A drone pilot was heavily fined for flying their drone within the restricted airspace of Ottawa International Airport.

December 15, 2022

A civilian alerted police to the presence of a drone that had an IED attached, which foiled a criminal's assassination attempt.

December 12, 2022

Three men were arrested for attempting to smuggle tobacco products using a drone into the Machang Prison. A tracking device at the prison detected the drone when it was near the facility.

December 11, 2022

A drone delivery of contraband to the Evans Correctional Institution led to charges of distribution of marijuana, criminal conspiracy and furnishing contraband to a state inmate or facility.

December 9, 2022

A DJI Inspire 2 drone crash-landed outside a row of bars full of staff and restaurant patrons after colliding with a bird.

December 5, 2022

While surveying a construction site, a DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Zoom drone lost power and collided with a worker.

December 4, 2022

Three flights were diverted and takeoffs and landings were disrupted for an hour and a half following a suspected drone sighting near Naha Airport.

December 4, 2022

The crew of Spirit Airlines Flight 1304 spotted a drone flying 300 feet below them as the flight approached the runway at Baltimore/Washington International, Maryland's busiest airport.

December 4, 2022

BSF Shot down a drone with a payload of 2 kg heroin near the international border in Amritsar.

December 2, 2022

A suspected drone drop at Joyceville Institution resulted in the seizure of 475 grams of tobacco, rolling paper, and pot, 220 grams of marijuana, and 28 grams of shatter, as well as cell phones.

December 2, 2022

Another drone contraband delivery at Warkworth Institution resulted in the seizure of drugs and tobacco.

November 30, 2022

It was reported to police that a drone with a camera and green flashing light hovered outside a resident's home and flew around other neighbors' homes.

November 28, 2022

In the second incident of the day, the BSF shot down another hexacopter drone flying from Pakistan into India. The payload was 7.5kg of heroin.

November 28, 2022

The BSF shot down a hexacopter drone flying into India from Pakistan carrying 3.1 kilograms of narcotics.

November 26, 2022

In an attack using several drones, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel dropped hand-made explosives on municipal police.

November 24, 2022

A no-drone zone was violated by three photographers flying drones to record a PM Modi election event.

November 24, 2022

Guns N' Roses' rocker Axl Rose lashed out at an Australian fan for distracting the band's performance by flying a drone in front of the stage during their live three-hour concert at Metricon Stadium.

November 24, 2022

Police recovered a package of two unassembled IEDs with detonators, two Chinese pistols, 4 magazines with 60 rounds, and cash dropped by a drone from across the border in the Samba district.

November 23, 2022

Hashish, cocaine, and two mobile phones were supposed to be drone-dropped into Botafuegos prison, but the drone lost control and instead of dropping the contraband, it fell on a nearby terrace. Spanish prison authorities reported that 37 drones were intercepted this year, most of them loaded with drugs.

November 16, 2022

Police were called to investigate a drone crash near the Orange Line automated rapid transit metro station.

November 14, 2022

Warkworth officials suspect drones were responsible for the delivery of an array of drugs into the prison in a second banned substance seizure within a week.

November 11, 2022

The Indo-Pak border has seen a surge in drone sightings, with many dropping drugs and weapons into India. In response to the latest reported incident, an operation was launched to search for the Pakistani drone spotted by locals.

November 10, 2022

Tobacco, marijuana, 55 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 56 grams of shatter, and two cell phones were delivered to Warkworth Institution by drone.

November 9, 2022

Due to a reported increase in drone incidents in educational settings, the Department of Education encouraged school administrators to call the police if they see a drone.

November 9, 2022

A Mavic Pro drone was found within the grounds of Townsville Correctional Centre. Its payload included methylamphetamine, tobacco, cannabis, and 617 Suboxone strips worth approximately $250,000.

November 3, 2022

An attempt by a Pakistani drone to cross the Indian border was met with 18 rounds of fire by the Indian Border Security Forces.

November 3, 2022

When on final approach to Montreal Trudeau Airport, an airline pilot reported seeing a drone fly at 2,000 feet just 400 feet underneath his aircraft.

November 3, 2022

A drone dropped a firearm at the medium-security Mission prison, causing a lockdown.

November 2, 2022

The Serbian Army neutralized a commercial drone flying near its Raska Garrison military facility in the southwest of the country near Kosovo.

October 28, 2022

Police in Jammu arrested two men for drone-dropping weapons into India.

October 28, 2022

Police responded to a report that a drone had been sighted directly above Vancouver Heliport by ground personnel.

October 27, 2022

Man arrested for attempted delivery of 48 grams of hashish into a Russian prison.

October 23, 2022

A drone carrying narcotics, mobile phones, and other contraband landed in the courtyard of the Fresnes prison.

October 20, 2022

Drone activity over a military facility in the west of Sweden prompted a large presence of Swedish police and military.

October 19, 2022

A drone was spotted near Bergen Airport, which is close to the country's main naval base. The airport was closed for 2.5 hours as a result of the sighting.

October 16, 2022

Stavanger Airport was temporarily closed due to drone activity.
The event also led to temporary closure of airspace over nearby Karmøy and Sola airports.

October 15, 2022

In the 7th inning of a Dodger-Padres playoff game, a drone dipped near the playing field, causing umpires to halt the game for several minutes.

October 14, 2022

The Norwegian Military posted at Kårstø gas plant reported spotting a drone near the plant.

October 14, 2022

Russian arrested for flying drone over Norwegian airport. Police discovered photos of Kirkenes, Norwegian town near the Russian border, and a Norwegian military helicopter in seized equipment.

October 14, 2022

The BSF shot down a Pakistani drone carrying a consignment to India.

October 11, 2022

The IDF intercepted a Hamas drone over the Gaza Strip border. During its flight, the drone was monitored and did not cross the border.

October 4, 2022

A drone hovered nearly 10 km inside Indian territory above Abbad village, alerting the BSF and Punjab Police to conduct a joint search operation.
It is not clear if it was a reconnaissance drone or a smuggling drone.

October 4, 2022

For the second time in a week, unauthorized drones were spotted off Denmark's western coast and which is operated by French energy group TotalEnergies. This time, they were spotted near the Roar gas field.

October 2, 2022

An investigation confirmed a woman's report of a drone invading her privacy and photographing her home.

October 1, 2022

Suspicious commercial drones were spotted flying over the Bundeswehr's property and the Wildflecken military base where Ukrainian soldiers are being trained to use NATO weapon systems to defend against Russia.

October 1, 2022

After a drone was sighted at Tribhuvan Airport, Nepal Civil Aviation Authority reaffirmed its 5km drone flight restriction.

September 30, 2022

Thousands of people were left without power for up to 3 hours after a food delivery drone crashed into powerlines.

September 30, 2022

A drone used by a subcontractor to inspect a residential roof crashed.

September 29, 2022

Botafogo vs. Goias pro soccer match was interrupted by an unauthorized drone flying over the stadium. Botafogo's Marcal received a yellow card for trying to knock down the drone with a soccer ball.

September 29, 2022

Pilot of airplane reported unauthorized drone on final approach to runway at Montreal Airport.

September 28, 2022

Two drone operators were fined for flying drones within the security zone of the Royal Family.

September 28, 2022

North Lawn of the White House partially evacuated and a brief lockdown enacted following the entry of a drone.

September 28, 2022

Unauthorized drone activity was reported near the Danish-owned Halfdan B oil and gas field located in the North Sea.

September 26, 2022

Cameras captured smugglers attempting to drone-drop contraband into the Dordtse Poort Prison.

September 25, 2022

Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons football game was delayed by 8 minutes because of an unauthorized drone over Lumen Field.

September 24, 2022

A man who flew his drone over Ohio Stadium was charged with flying a drone without a valid license.

September 24, 2022

Indian Border Security Forces recovered four kilograms of heroin dropped by Pakistani drones into Indian territory.

September 24, 2022

Residents were ordered to turn over all private drones after police spotted unauthorized drones flying near defense establishments.

September 24, 2022

A rogue drone over Husky Stadium caused a 10-15 minute delay in the Washington Huskies vs Stanford Cardinals college football game.

September 23, 2022

Two flights scheduled to land at Glasgow Airport were diverted to Edinburgh and Prestwick because of drone sightings near the airport.

September 23, 2022

Three drones attempting to drop contraband into the Sulaibiya Central Jail complex were discovered by security personnel.

September 20, 2022

Norway's Petroleum Safety Authority warned oil companies to be more vigilant about unidentified drones flying near offshore oil and gas platforms following a drone sighting just 50 meters away from Equinor's Heidrun platform in the North Sea.

September 19, 2022

Pakistani drones dropped weapons and drugs into an Indian village near the border.

September 15, 2022

A drone operator in the Bell Rapids area had to be located before a RAC Rescue helicopter could be sent in to save a boy who fell off a cliff.

September 14, 2022

Police and security were dispatched to Montreal Airport to investigate a drone reported flying near a runway.

September 13, 2022

Norway's airport owner Avinor reports 50 drone incursions per month at Oslo airport alone, resulting in delays, costs, and traffic rerouting for passengers, airlines, and the airport.

September 13, 2022

Drone pilots are warned to stay away from wildfires after a close call between a drone and a firefighting helicopter at the Ross Fork Fire.

September 9, 2022

Eight firefighting helicopters at the Chetamon wildfire in Jasper National Park were temporarily hampered while the airspace was compromised by unauthorized drones.

September 7, 2022

Officers at Roxbury Correctional Institution intercepted a drone delivery with a cargo of synthetic marijuana, an electronic scale, and tools.

September 6, 2022

Failed drug and contraband delivery attempt to Roxbury Correctional Institution as drone crashed into a tree.

September 5, 2022

During the Bournemouth Air Festival, police confiscated seven unauthorized drones operating illegally within restricted airspace.

September 4, 2022

A drone enthusiast who wanted to take pictures of the Zigong high-speed railway station was fined for flying his drone in restricted airspace.

September 2, 2022

An unidentified drone crashed onto the roof of a house in an apartment complex. Several skirmishes have taken place between Turkish troops and Kurdistan Workers' Party troops in the area.

September 2, 2022

A concerned parent reported a peeping-drone hovering above her adult daughter's balcony.

September 1, 2022

The Taiwanese military shot down an unidentified drone after complaining for weeks about Chinese civilian drone incursions.

August 31, 2022

At 6,000 feet, a passenger plane departing Heathrow Airport came within 50 meters of colliding with a drone in a type "B" risk situation.

August 31, 2022

The police shot down at least four drones near the National Day parade venue where numerous dignitaries, including Their Majesties the King and Queen, were gathered.

August 30, 2022

The BC Wildfire Service was forced to halt air operations fighting the province’s largest fire because of people flying drones in the area.

August 29, 2022

Five flights scheduled to land at Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas airport were diverted and airport operations were disrupted for one hour due to the presence of unauthorized drones.

August 28, 2022

At a height of approximately 2,200 feet, a Cessna pilot reported having to evade a drone near the La Fontaine tunnel.

August 27, 2022

At 3,200 feet, an Air Canada Airbus reported a drone at the same altitude, just off its left wing.

August 27, 2022

A United Airlines flight from New York to Tel Aviv was diverted after a private drone entered its path while landing at Ben Gurion Airport.

August 25, 2022

A drone drop at the medium-security Warkworth Institution resulted in the seizure of contraband and unauthorized items

August 24, 2022

After an unauthorized drone was spotted recording action at Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites, residents were reminded that wildfires are no-fly zones and delay firefighting efforts.