Now on President Biden's desk for signature, the FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Included in the FY 24 NDAA is the American Security Drone Act, (See Subtitle H in text of NDAA) which would limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drone platforms by federal or federally funded drone programs. The ASDA was introduced … [Read more...] about FY 24 National Defense Authorization Act Includes American Security Drone Act, Limiting Chinese-Made Drone Use
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U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case
Committee Statement Says that Senate action is necessary, as "a series of short-term extensions hamstrings FAA operations". As the nation waits for FAA Reauthorization to advance in the Senate, the House Committee on Infrastructure and Transportation has approved another Reauthorization extension for the FAA, which would fund the agency through March 8, 2024. This provision … [Read more...] about U.S. House Committee Passes FAA Reauthorization Extension… Just in Case
SkySafe Testing at Atlantic City Airport for FAA UAS Detection Program
Chosen for FAA's UAS Detection Program, SkySafe Elevates Drone Mitigation to New Heights in Critical Infrastructure Protection by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb California-based Skysafe, focused on airspace management and drone forensics, recently announced that it was selected for the FAA’s UAS Detection and Mitigation Testing and Evaluation Program as UAVs further … [Read more...] about SkySafe Testing at Atlantic City Airport for FAA UAS Detection Program
Protecting Airports from Rogue Drones: D-Fend Expands Footprint in FAA Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program
EnforceAir System Successfully Tested at Second Airport, Demonstrating Progress in FAA’s UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program D-Fend Solutions, a leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone detection and takeover mitigation technology, has announced its extended participation in the Federal Aviation Administration’s … [Read more...] about Protecting Airports from Rogue Drones: D-Fend Expands Footprint in FAA Airport UAS Detection and Mitigation Research Program
Percepto Receives Waiver to Operate 30 Drones Autonomously: the “Holy Grail” of Industrial Drone Inspections
Percepto Receives FAA Approval for Remote Operation of Full Drone Fleet Percepto, a leading autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions provider, has obtained a significant nationwide waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This approval empowers Percepto to remotely operate a complete fleet of up to 30 drones with a single operator, marking a notable … [Read more...] about Percepto Receives Waiver to Operate 30 Drones Autonomously: the “Holy Grail” of Industrial Drone Inspections
