Five unauthorized drone flights over Oregon’s Wrights Spring Fire grounded firefighting aircraft, highlighting a growing safety problem during wildfire operations. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As massive wildfires continue to ravage vast areas of the West and northwestern U.S., the problem of unauthorized drones flying in disaster areas continues to hamper aerial … [Read more...] about “If You Fly, We Can’t”: Drone Incursions Still Disrupt Wildfire Response Across the West
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Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
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
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
