New initiative focuses on passive drone detection in coastal and maritime environments The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) have launched a major testing initiative to evaluate passive drone detection systems. The Cape May Ferry UAS Detect, Track and Identify Test Event, taking place from … [Read more...] about FAA and ASSURE Launch UAS Detection Tests at Cape May Ferry Terminal
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Drones in the Dark: The Unseen Threat to America’s Military Might?
60 Minutes Interview on Drone Swarms Over U.S. Military Bases Reveals Critical Security Gaps A recent 60 Minutes report has shed light on a series of alarming drone swarm incidents over sensitive U.S. military installations, raising significant concerns about national security and the country's ability to detect and respond to such threats. The investigation, which aired last … [Read more...] about Drones in the Dark: The Unseen Threat to America’s Military Might?
When Everything’s a Drone: How Law Enforcement Dealt with the Crisis in NJ
New Jersey Drone Incursions: Lessons Learned in Public Safety UAS Operations The National Public Safety UAS Conference in Busch Gardens, VA, on March 11-12, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, featured a critical session on drone incursions in New Jersey. The discussion, led by experts from law enforcement and counter-UAS operations, shed light on the extensive efforts made by … [Read more...] about When Everything’s a Drone: How Law Enforcement Dealt with the Crisis in NJ
Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation
Lawmakers revisit drone security and counter-UAS policies as the commercial drone industry pushes for updated regulations. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the sixth and final installment in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous … [Read more...] about Congress to Take Another Crack at Drone-related Legislation
Startups Compete for $120K in Proven in Pendleton c-UAS Challenge
Challenge to allow start-ups to show off counter-UAS tech By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Entrepreneurs hoping to develop the next big thing in counter-UAS technology will get an opportunity to show their stuff as part of the Proven in Pendleton Challenge, hosted by the Oregon UAS Accelerator this spring. The Challenge will offer more than $120,000 in prize money … [Read more...] about Startups Compete for $120K in Proven in Pendleton c-UAS Challenge
