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Apr 10, 2023

Minnesota man gets 2 years in prison for laser strike on jet

A federal judge in Wisconsin sentenced a Minnesota man on Friday to two years in prison for aiming a laser at a Delta Air Lines jet in 2021, an act that prosecutors said disrupted the pilots' efforts to land and putting passengers in "incredible danger."

Jan 27, 2016

Drone operators protest bill to establish no-fly zones

A bill that would prohibit drones from flying over Wisconsin prisons and allow municipalities to establish no-fly zones is drawing flak from drone operators and technology advocates.

Jan 24, 2016

Legislators seek $5,000 fine for flying drones over prisons

Republican legislators are pushing a bill aimed at preventing drone operators from flying contraband into Wisconsin prisons like they have in other states.

Dec 30, 2015

Drone users: May I see your license, please?

By Brad Boyd Special to the Wisconsin Law Journal Pressures are mounting for everyone involved in the unmanned-aircraft industry, as increasingly severe penalties and new registration requirements force recreational and commercial users of drones and similar devices to adapt to evolving laws and regulations. With a recent $1.9 million penalty levied for improper drone use, […]

Dec 11, 2015

Report cites 241 close encounters between pilots, drones

There have been at least 241 reports of close encounters between drones and manned aircraft that meet the government's definition of a near midair collision, including 28 in which pilots maneuvered to get out of the way, according to a report released Friday.

Nov 16, 2015

Aerial drones fly state’s skies, go into legal gray area

On a recent golden autumn morning, a half-dozen members of the Madison Area Radio Control Society basked in lawn chairs on a former cow pasture in Cottage Grove where they fly their planes when the quiet was interrupted by a buzzing sound.

Aug 21, 2015

Green Bay bans flying drones at special events in city

City officials in Green Bay have enacted a ban on flying drones at special events.

Aug 11, 2014

Drone practices not up in the air, yet

Until the Federal Aviation Administration releases regulations, unmanned aerial vehicles — more commonly called drones — won’t be sharing the same space as planes. But some attorneys are preparing for the day when drones will be as routine a tool for everyday business as a smartphone.

Mar 29, 2012

Torts — sovereign immunity

10-1024 FAA v. Cooper

Dec 2, 2011

US Supreme Court takes up HIV privacy case

At oral arguments on Tuesday, the justices of the U.S. Supreme Court tried to determine whether emotional distress constitutes “actual damages” under the federal Privacy Act – a decision that will determine whether a pilot can sue government agencies for disclosing his HIV status.

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