The Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act (H.R. 6618) would require the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study examining how unauthorized drone operations interfere with wildfire firefighting operations. Introduced in the House on December 11, 2025, by Representative Janelle Bynum with bipartisan cosponsorship from Representatives Eli Crane, Joe Neguse, … [Read more...] about Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
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Surge in cUAS Procurement Highlights Heightened Focus on Airspace Awareness in Europe, Middle East
As drone-related disruptions mount across Europe, the spotlight on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (cUAS) and airspace awareness technologies has grown more intense. A recent announcement from Fortem Technologies underscores how nations are moving beyond incident response toward preemptive systems deployment to protect critical infrastructure and civil aviation. Fortem’s … [Read more...] about Surge in cUAS Procurement Highlights Heightened Focus on Airspace Awareness in Europe, Middle East
Super Bowl Security: The Growing Challenge of Unauthorized Drones Over Stadiums
As drone incursions at sporting events surge, stadium operators and law enforcement push for Congressional action on counter-UAS measures. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill This is the fourth in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Security: The Growing Challenge of Unauthorized Drones Over Stadiums
Are Drones a Threat to Nuclear Power Plants? Examining Risks to the U.S. Electric Grid
Are nuclear power plants, other electric facilities at risk from drones? By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill This is the third in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Part one described current federal laws pertaining to the use of counter-drone … [Read more...] about Are Drones a Threat to Nuclear Power Plants? Examining Risks to the U.S. Electric Grid
Navigating the Limits: Federal Laws Restrict Counter-Drone Measures for Critical Infrastructure
Federal law limits counter-drone measures for infrastructure sites By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent incidents involving drones flying near sensitive government sites, such as military bases, or over other potentially vulnerable targets, such as sports stadiums, have raised significant questions as to the best way to protect these sites from incursions by drones … [Read more...] about Navigating the Limits: Federal Laws Restrict Counter-Drone Measures for Critical Infrastructure
