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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA steps up enforcement of unauthorized drone flights near Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said it is increasing enforcement against unsafe and unauthorized drone operations — including flights near major sporting events — ahead of Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California. The move targets unlawful UAS activity around the stadium and adjacent airspace to protect large-event safety.

2026-02-06T13:28:55.027089-08:00
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Vertical Mag • Oliver Johnson

Security footage suggests maintenance error — pitch-change rod jammed before Omni H160 ditching

By Vertical Mag: Investigators are taking a closer look at maintenance work completed on the Omni H160 that ditched off the coast of Brazil last month, after security camera footage appeared to show a pitch change rod becoming jammed in the cowling as a technician turned the blades during a service.

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2026-02-06T10:23:56.826009-08:00