First Tethered Drone Verified as NDAA Compliant The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has granted Green UAS certification to Hoverfly Technologies' Spectre Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS). This makes the Spectre platform the first tethered drone to meet the highest cybersecurity and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) supply chain standards. … [Read more...] about Hoverfly’s Spectre Drone Receives Green UAS Certification
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Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99
Senator Umberg Adjusts Proposed Bill in Response to Law Enforcement Concerns Over Operational Impact By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A California state lawmaker, who had introduced a bill to prevent local law enforcement agencies from purchasing Chinese-made drones, said he plans to ease the restrictions in the proposed legislation after getting pushback from police … [Read more...] about Proposed Chinese Drone Ban in California: A Conversation with State Senator Tom Umberg on SB 99
MassDOT Aeronautics to Conduct Cybersecurity Webinar for Drone Pilots: Monday, April 29
Event aims to enhance UAS cybersecurity awareness: will feature expert Noel Zamot As part of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual Drone Safety Day, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) Aeronautics Division is set to host a free webinar focusing on cybersecurity best practices for drone operators. The session is … [Read more...] about MassDOT Aeronautics to Conduct Cybersecurity Webinar for Drone Pilots: Monday, April 29
AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity
The memorandum aims to integrate certified drone components into the Blue UAS Framework list. The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at the XPONENTIAL 2024 conference. The agreement sets a framework for drone component manufacturers holding Green UAS … [Read more...] about AUVSI and DIU Sign MOU on Drone Cybersecurity
Texas Police Secure Drone Data, Aim to Preserve Fleets Despite Ban Attempts
Texas police agencies hope to keep their Chinese-made drone fleets By DRONELIFE Features Editor, Jim Magill As both state and federal officials try to limit, if not outright ban, the use of Chinese-made drones by public service agencies, police departments and sheriff’s offices in Texas have taken steps to ensure that those UAVs in their fleets do not present the security … [Read more...] about Texas Police Secure Drone Data, Aim to Preserve Fleets Despite Ban Attempts
