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Aviation executives from three Chinese autonomous aviation tech companies avoid using the term 'drone' due to its negative associations with death and security risks, preferring terms like 'self-flying camera' or 'flying car.' The companies are promoting rebranding efforts amid global expansion, though one faces U.S. regulatory barriers.

Police in Palm Springs used a drone to track and arrest a teen e-bike rider who was attempting to bait officers into a high-speed chase. The teen performed wheelies and donuts while stopped, as shown in released footage.

A LAPD helicopter was hit by a drone during efforts to combat a brush fire near the Encino Reservoir, leading to an emergency landing. Police confirmed the incident occurred as crews worked to contain the fire.

The Colorado Springs Fire Department is responding to a small fire near the Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station. A drone was deployed to locate the fire, as reported by CSFD shortly after 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7.

A drone caused a helicopter to halt operations during a grass fire response in Douglas County. The interference disrupted emergency efforts to address the fire.

A combined Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv killed at least 11 people. The attack occurred just days after the deadliest Russian assault on the Ukrainian capital this year.

Murrieta police used a drone to track and arrest two armed individuals described as convicted felons in an open field near Linnel Lane and McElwain. The operation occurred recently during the early morning hours, though specific dates and times were not disclosed.

Russian ballistic missile and drone strikes on July 3 and 4 in Ukraine's Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia, and Poltava regions caused fatalities, injuries, and infrastructure damage. A strike in Zaporizhzhia killed a transport worker and damaged the regional administration building, while attacks in Dnipro and Poltava injured seven people and disrupted power for 600 consumers.

The U.S. Secret Service missed multiple opportunities to prevent a July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump during a Pennsylvania campaign rally, according to a Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General report. Key failures included poor communication with local law enforcement, missed radio transmissions about a suspect with a long gun on a nearby roof, and an undetected drone flight used to surveil the event.

A 9-foot shark was spotted at Point Lookout, leading lifeguards to red-flag the beach and halt swimming. Crews used drones and jet skis to monitor the water following the sighting.

Quantum Systems' valuation increased to $8 billion in a new funding round. A soldier is assembling one of the company's drones.

A helicopter pilot reported a near-miss with a remote-controlled plane on the same day a JetBlue passenger aircraft collided with a drone during landing at John F. Kennedy Airport. Both incidents highlight potential safety risks involving drones in aviation corridors.

A drone struck and damaged a vehicle in Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine, as captured in a video.

A passenger jet reported striking a drone while approaching JFK International Airport, and a helicopter pilot later reported a close call with a remote-control plane near the same airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident involving a JetBlue plane, which landed safely in New York with no reported damage.

High winds and temperatures are exacerbating a major wildfire in Utah. A JetBlue flight reported a drone collision during landing at JFK Airport.

A JetBlue flight on final approach to New York's JFK Airport reported a mid-air collision with a drone. Senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave provided further details.

A JetBlue pilot reported a possible drone collision during a flight from Las Vegas to New York, which landed safely at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating, and the aircraft showed no damage after inspection.

The FAA is investigating an incident where a JetBlue flight reported hitting a drone near John F. Kennedy Airport. Officials confirmed no damage was found to the aircraft.

A JetBlue Airways passenger plane was hit by a drone while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The incident occurred during the aircraft's approach to the airport.

A JetBlue pilot reported a drone collision at 3,000 feet during the plane's approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The aircraft sustained no visible damage, passengers disembarked safely, and the Federal Aviation Administration will investigate. A similar incident involving a United Airlines flight near Newark Airport was reported days earlier.

A JetBlue pilot reported colliding with a drone while approaching JFK International Airport for landing, but the plane landed safely with no damage detected. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident, which occurred at 3,000 feet near New York Monday morning. The FAA highlighted growing concerns about drone-related risks near airports.

Deputies in Tennessee used a drone to locate and monitor a barricaded suspect inside a home where shots were fired. The Stewart County Sheriff’s Office SRT Unit and a hostage negotiator responded, and the drone provided real-time video, enabling deputies to safely secure the suspect’s surrender without deploying gas or entering the residence.

A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone as he approached JFK International Airport to land in New York Monday morning. The incident occurred during the plane's landing approach.

A JetBlue plane collided with a drone while landing at New York's JFK airport. The incident occurred during the aircraft's approach to the airport.

A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning. The incident occurred during the flight's approach to JFK Airport.

A JetBlue Airlines pilot reported colliding with a drone at 3,000 feet while descending to land at John F. Kennedy Airport on Monday, following a similar incident at Newark Airport days earlier.

A JetBlue pilot reported a drone collision at nearly 3,000 feet while the flight was approaching landing at JFK Airport. The incident occurred during the aircraft's descent.

A JetBlue pilot reported a drone collision at nearly 3,000 feet while the flight was approaching landing at JFK Airport. The incident occurred prior to the plane's touchdown.

A JetBlue pilot reported a drone collision at nearly 3,000 feet while the flight was approaching landing at JFK Airport. The incident occurred prior to the plane's scheduled landing.

A JetBlue pilot reported colliding with a drone at nearly 3,000 feet while approaching a landing at JFK Airport. The incident occurred prior to the flight's scheduled touchdown.

A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone during the flight's approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning, according to the FAA.

A JetBlue pilot reported that a drone struck the plane above the cockpit at approximately 3,000 feet while approaching landing at JFK Airport. The incident occurred during the flight's descent at the airport.

Drone footage from Venezuela's La Guaira shows widespread destruction after twin earthquakes devastated the region. The footage captures ongoing rescue efforts in the aftermath.

The US launched a second night of strikes against Iran following an alleged Iranian drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks are linked to the incident where a drone reportedly struck another ship in the same region.

A United Airlines flight nearly collided with a drone while landing at Newark Airport. The drone was reported to be '100 feet below' the aircraft during the incident.

NASA used a drone to deliver a human kidney, raising questions about the future of transplant transportation.

An Israeli drone struck the Nabatieh area in southern Lebanon on Saturday, as reported by Lebanon's state news agency. The attack occurred a day after Israel and Lebanon signed a US-mediated security arrangement aimed at de-escalating tensions, following Israel's March attack and invasion.

A drone targeted an Iranian Kurdish opposition camp north of Iraq’s Erbil, with no immediate casualties reported. US media previously reported the White House was considering backing Kurdish opposition factions as part of regime change efforts in Iran, though the groups did not confirm or deny such support.

A United Airlines pilot reported nearly colliding with a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport. The incident occurred on Friday and raised safety concerns.

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