By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill As the widespread use of UAVs proliferates across the country, along with the inherent dangers of the potential misuse of these aerial vehicles, federal lawmakers are struggling to craft legislation to get in front of the situation. A Democratic congressman from New Mexico is proposing legislation that would compel the government to … [Read more...] about COUNTER Act and Secure Our Skies: New Mexico Congressman Pushes New Drone Bills
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Police Agencies Push Congress for Counter-Drone Powers
Law enforcement groups ask Congress for counter-UAS authority By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill In a recent open letter to congressional leaders, a coalition of 16 law enforcement and corrections agencies is asking lawmakers to give state and large municipal police agencies the authority to conduct counter-UAS operations, including bringing down drones … [Read more...] about Police Agencies Push Congress for Counter-Drone Powers
Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation
House Bill Aims to Extend and Enhance Authorities of DHS, DOJ, and FAA to Address Growing Drone Threats By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month would extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate threats from errant unmanned aerial … [Read more...] about Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation
Countering Malicious Drones: Drone Stakeholders Comment on Tomorrow’s U.S. Senate Committee Hearing
Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing on S. 2836, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018: Countering Malicious Drones. The proposed Act would grant the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security broad powers to deal with drones that are thought to pose a security risk. The Act would … [Read more...] about Countering Malicious Drones: Drone Stakeholders Comment on Tomorrow’s U.S. Senate Committee Hearing
