NestGen '24: Elevating Drone Autonomy to New Heights with Global Industry Leaders and Cutting-Edge Technologies FlytBase, Inc. has announced the return of NestGen, the virtual drone autonomy conference. Scheduled for February 24, 2024, this extensive 11-hour event will showcase cutting-edge technologies, solutions, and best practices crucial for the expansion of autonomous … [Read more...] about FlytBase, Inc. Announces NestGen ’24 – The World’s Largest Virtual Drone Autonomy Conference
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Skydio’s New Head of Security: Tackling Cybersecurity for Drones
Cybersecurity for drones: in an introductory blog post, Skydio's new Head of Security Jeff Horne explains why he thinks data security is critical to the future of autonomous systems. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian M. Crosby Skydio, the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and leader in autonomous flight, recently appointed Jeff Horne as it’s new Head of Security. Horne, who … [Read more...] about Skydio’s New Head of Security: Tackling Cybersecurity for Drones
Parrot Launches Bug Bounty with YesWeHack to Up Security Analysis
From their origins in the recreational arena, Parrot has emerged as a major power in the commercial drone industry: making the government-approved, Blue sUAS list in the U.S. with it's U.S.-manufactured ANAFI USA. Now, the launch of a Parrot bug bounty program with YesWeHack shows the company is making a point of data security, a critical feature for the enterprise, across all … [Read more...] about Parrot Launches Bug Bounty with YesWeHack to Up Security Analysis
How Worried are Drone Pilots About Data Security? The DRONELIFE Minute Survey
With a proposed ban on Chinese made technology, increased focus on drone tech by homeland security, and expanded use of drones by public safety agencies and large enterprise, drone platform data security has been in the news a lot lately. Drone manufacturers are working to close any security gaps, publish audits, and emphasize the data safety that their platforms … [Read more...] about How Worried are Drone Pilots About Data Security? The DRONELIFE Minute Survey
Department of the Interior to Permanently Halt Drone Programs
The Financial Times has today reported that the US Department of the Interior is planning to ground its civilian drone program for good in response to growing concerns that hardware made wholly or partly in China could pose a security risk. The latest move by the Trump administration will see the DOI halt the use of its fleet of nearly 1,000 drones. The entirety of DOI’s … [Read more...] about Department of the Interior to Permanently Halt Drone Programs
