New Section 2209 NPRM would create a formal process for restricting drone flights near sensitive facilities The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially published its long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) implementing Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016. The proposal would allow certain critical infrastructure facilities … [Read more...] about FAA Publishes Proposed Rule for Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure
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FAA Advances Long-Delayed Rule to Restrict Drones Over Sensitive Sites
Long-awaited proposal aims to balance security and access in low-altitude airspace The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to restrict unauthorized drone operations over certain fixed site facilities, marking a significant step in implementing Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of … [Read more...] about FAA Advances Long-Delayed Rule to Restrict Drones Over Sensitive Sites
“Much Bigger Than Stadiums”: Fortem CEO Raises Concerns Over U.S. Counter-UAS Gaps
CEO says counter-UAS protections don’t go far enough By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (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, such as the FIFA World Cup, and critical infrastructure, from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or … [Read more...] about “Much Bigger Than Stadiums”: Fortem CEO Raises Concerns Over U.S. Counter-UAS Gaps
New Senate Bill Targets Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Senate Bill Seeks to Expand Counter-UAS Authority at Critical Infrastructure SitesLegislation outlines authority, training, and funding as drone threats gain attention ahead of major events A new Senate bill introduced by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton aims to expand the ability of critical infrastructure operators to respond to unauthorized drones, addressing what lawmakers … [Read more...] about New Senate Bill Targets Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Fortem DroneHunter and TrueView Radar Join Lockheed Martin Sanctum
Fortem Technologies has announced a new contract with Lockheed Martin to deploy autonomous counter-drone systems for critical infrastructure protection. The agreement centers on integrating Fortem’s drone-focused hardware with Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum C-UAS Mission Management software. Autonomous Counter-Drone Systems for Infrastructure Fortem will supply its TrueView … [Read more...] about Fortem DroneHunter and TrueView Radar Join Lockheed Martin Sanctum
