telegraph.co.uk — The government is preparing to issue new legislation which will give police the power to stop and search drone pilots near airports.

thetelegraph.com — In a quiet mountainous area where rushing creeks and chirping birds used to provide the only usual sounds, there is now a mechanical buzz in the air.

hackaday.com — Rats on the Galápagos Islands are an invasive species and eradication is underway. This is not a first for the islands, and they are fiercely protected since they are the exclusive home to some species including the distinctive tortoise from which the island derives its name and of course finches.

thetimes.co.uk — Eighteen local authorities are using drones to combat illegal dumping, enforce building regulations and help emergency services during incidents.The move by councils to buy and hire the flying devices comes after an anti-dumping initiative, launched by the government in 2017. 

bbc.com — Socks the dog was found curled up in a ball after he was tracked down by a volunteer using a drone, 

ubergizmo.com — Dubai International is one of the busiest airports in the world. Any delays at DXB can have a knock on effect that can be felt across the globe. Drone disruptions are thus the last thing that the airport needs but it had to put up with that earlier this week when departures were halted for some time…

ndtv.com — Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, aircraft systemsand balloons have been banned in Bengaluru for security reasons during the five-day Aero India show starting February 20, police said.

wtvm.com — A bipartisan proposal that passed the Georgia Senate on Thursday is attempting to crack down on the use of drones near the state’s prison’s. Officials say the bill comes from a recent rise in the use of drones to deliver contraband to inmates inside state prisons. They say this includes items such a…

timesofindia.indiatimes.com — Drone is capable of automatically removing pests using new infared technology,

thetimes.co.uk — The World Cup this summer will be one of the first major sporting events in this country to use anti-drone technology to combat the threat of terrorism. The tournament organizers have responded quickly after an incident at Gatwick in December.