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August 10: Trump’s Secret War on Terror

Drone strikes continue and spread—away from public scrutiny or congressional oversight.
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/08/trump-war-terror-drones/567218/

November 25: Trump Ramped Up Drone Strikes in America’s Shadow Wars

In his first two years in office, Donald Trump launched 238 drone strikes in Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia—way beyond what the ‘Drone President’ Barack Obama did.
https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-ramped-up-drone-strikes-in-americas-shadow-wars

November 27: Trump inherited Obama's drone war and he's significantly expanded it in countries where the US is not technically at war

The increase in strikes in these countries is seemingly linked to Trump's easing of restrictions on drone strikes, the report stated, which were put in place by Obama in order to reduce civilian casualties. Trump has also presided over a massive increase in spending on Hellfire missiles, which are used by armed drones.
https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-has-expanded-obamas-drone-war-to-shadow-war-zones-2018-11

December 22: Two arrested in Gatwick Airport drone scare that delayed flights

"The military measures we have in place at the airport have provided us with reassurance necessary to re-open our airfield," airport officials said.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/two-arrests-gatwick-airport-drone-scare-delayed-flights-n951161

December 23: Trump: Drones are ‘lots of fun,’ but only a ‘good old fashioned wall’ works
https://thehill.com/policy/finance/422636-trump-drones-are-lots-of-fun-but-only-a-good-old-fashioned-wall-works

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January 3: The president today wandered into a surprise White House press briefing already attended by border security suits to restate that he is, among other things, an expert on drone technology.

“You see what’s just been put out on social media,” Trump stated, referring to some unspecified post that may or may not exist, “where thousands of people are rushing the border. Having a drone fly overhead... and I think nobody knows much more about technology—this type of technology, certainly—than I do.”
https://gizmodo.com/donald-trump-drone-expert-1831471163

January 4: The Trump administration plans to ease restrictions on flying drones at night or over crowds.

Under new rules drafted by the Federal Aviation Administration, drone operators would no longer need FAA waivers to operate the small aircraft at night. But they would have to undergo training and install special lights on the drones.

Those who want to fly them over large crowds would also no longer need waivers, but they would have to adjust the weight and speed of the drones so they do not cause severe injuries if they should drop.

The rule changes will be open for public comment; it is unclear if or when they would take effect.

Those who want the rule changes say having to obtain waivers stifles the beneficial commercial and industrial uses of drones.

Opponents call it a question of public safety.
https://www.voanews.com/a/trump-administration-considers-easing-restrictions-on-drones/4743214.html

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