Public safety leaders discuss interoperability, information sharing, and operational readiness At the DRONERESPONDERS National Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, a panel of public safety, policy, and event-security leaders discussed the growing challenge of counter-UAS operations for large-scale public events. DRONERESPONDERS is a global nonprofit … [Read more...] about Preparing for the World Cup: Collaboration and Training Take Center Stage in Counter-UAS Planning
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FBI Outlines Pathway for State and Local Counter-Drone Authority
Safer Skies Act and new federal training programs shape the future of counter-UAS operations for public safety agencies At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, federal officials outlined how new legislation and training programs could expand counter-drone capabilities for state and local agencies. … [Read more...] about FBI Outlines Pathway for State and Local Counter-Drone Authority
Public Safety Drone Leaders Discuss What Comes Next for cUAS, BVLOS, and Airspace Integration
Leaders from the Hogan Lovells and the Commercial Drone Alliance and DRONERESPONDERS discuss cUAS authority, BVLOS progress, and airspace awareness at national conference At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, industry and public safety leaders gathered to discuss the evolving regulatory environment for drone … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Leaders Discuss What Comes Next for cUAS, BVLOS, and Airspace Integration
New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) New York state will have the necessary counter-UAS equipment and trained personnel to operate it, in time … [Read more...] about New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
DHS Offers Counter-UAV Siting Advice For World Cup Communities
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This following story is part of an ongoing series of stories on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) As U.S. cities get ready to host FIFA World … [Read more...] about DHS Offers Counter-UAV Siting Advice For World Cup Communities
