Commercial Drone Alliance Calls for Regulatory Clarity and Expanded Counter-UAS Authorities Lisa Ellman, Executive Director of the Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation today, February 6, 2025. Her remarks addressed the evolving landscape of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (counter-UAS) policies and the … [Read more...] about Strengthening Drone Security and Counter-UAS Policies: Testimony from Lisa Ellman
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Drones in the Wrong Hands: How Criminals Use UAVs to Threaten Prisons and Jails
Bad actors use drones to threaten jails, prisons By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill This is the second 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 technology. This … [Read more...] about Drones in the Wrong Hands: How Criminals Use UAVs to Threaten Prisons and Jails
FAA Imposes New Drone Flight Restrictions Amid Northeast Drone Sightings
Public Concerns Over Recent Drone Sightings Prompt Temporary Flight Bans The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has expanded temporary restrictions on drone flights in response to reports of unusual activity in the northeastern United States. On Friday, the FAA announced additional Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) prohibiting drone operations over 30 areas in southern … [Read more...] about FAA Imposes New Drone Flight Restrictions Amid Northeast Drone Sightings
NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry
Congress Passes NDAA FY25: Implications for Chinese-Made Drones, U.S. Manufacturing, and National Security The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, now awaiting President Biden's signature, includes significant provisions affecting the drone industry. The bill has sparked responses from major stakeholders, including the Association for Uncrewed … [Read more...] about NDAA FY25: Key Takeaways for the Drone Industry
Mystery Sightings, NASA UTM & NDAA ’25 on Weekly Wings!
Welcome to this week’s episode of Weekly Wings, your trusted source for all things drones! Hosts Paul Rossi and Terry Neff bring you a mix of expert insights, industry updates, and engaging banter. As the holiday season ramps up, Paul and Terry discuss plans to transition the podcast to a bi-weekly schedule. This change will allow for deeper dives into topics and richer … [Read more...] about Mystery Sightings, NASA UTM & NDAA ’25 on Weekly Wings!
