The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International is urging drone enthusiasts, companies and groups to come to Washington D.C. next month for AUVSI Hill Day (Capitol Hill, that is). The event—March 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.—will educate lawmakers about “how unmanned technology is making a positive impact on local communities and economies across the country,” … [Read more...] about Mr. Drone Goes to Washington: AUVSI Hosts Hill Day March 25
Congress
‘Sorely lacking:’ Congress Members Blast Homeland Security Counter-drone Plan
Two House Republicans have a real problem with the Department of Homeland Security’s plans for drone mitigation. This past week. Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Rep. Mark Rogers (R-Ala.) sent a letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf warning DHS that a plan empowering TSA air marshals to neutralize drones over airports overreaches the agency’s congressional authority. Graves and … [Read more...] about ‘Sorely lacking:’ Congress Members Blast Homeland Security Counter-drone Plan
AUVSI Hill Day 2018: Register Now
If there was ever a time to participate in discussions of drone policy, that time is now. AUVSI issued an announcement this week about their annual "Hill Day." If you've thought about attending before, this is the year to do it. The following is from the AUVSI announcement: This annual AUVSI initiative brings together industry leaders such as yourself from across the … [Read more...] about AUVSI Hill Day 2018: Register Now
U.S. Sec. Homeland Security Nielsen says “Time is Running Out” to Deal with Drones
News and Commentary. In an editorial published in the Washington Post, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen painted a bleak picture of drone technology's "dark side" and urged lawmakers to give the Department more powers to deal with rogue drones. "Drone technology offers the potential to change our world - from enabling historic … [Read more...] about U.S. Sec. Homeland Security Nielsen says “Time is Running Out” to Deal with Drones
Today’s Congressional Hearing on UAS: Shuster and LoBiondo Opening Statements
The U.S. House of Representatives Aviation Subcomittee held a hearing focusing on drones. The "Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Emerging Uses in a Changing National Airspace" hearing was opened by statements from Chairman Bill Shuster (R-PA) Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure - author of the AIRR Act version of the FAA Reauthorization package - andChairman Frank … [Read more...] about Today’s Congressional Hearing on UAS: Shuster and LoBiondo Opening Statements
