Bipartisan request seeks more training for law enforcement, corrections officers, and National Guard personnel as states implement new counter-UAS authorities. A bipartisan group of 29 U.S. governors is calling on federal officials to expand counter-drone training for state and local agencies. The request comes as agencies work to implement new authorities granted under the … [Read more...] about 29 Governors Call for Expanded Counter-Drone Training Under New Federal Law
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Bill Would Require Drone Operators to Acknowledge Safety Rules Before Their First Flight
House committee advances a proposal to put safety information in front of operators when they set up a new drone. More than 700 unauthorized drones were seized in restricted airspace during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the FAA. The agency had established nearly 250 temporary flight restrictions and warned operators to leave their drones at home. The seizure figure … [Read more...] about Bill Would Require Drone Operators to Acknowledge Safety Rules Before Their First Flight
New Senate Bill Targets Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Senate Bill Seeks to Expand Counter-UAS Authority at Critical Infrastructure SitesLegislation outlines authority, training, and funding as drone threats gain attention ahead of major events A new Senate bill introduced by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton aims to expand the ability of critical infrastructure operators to respond to unauthorized drones, addressing what lawmakers … [Read more...] about New Senate Bill Targets Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure
Who Gets to Fly? ACLU Paper Examines the Future of Drone Access
Access, Regulation, and the Future of Drone Use Analysis raises questions about how policy decisions may shape who benefits from drone technology As drone technology advances, its applications continue to expand across industries, public safety, and everyday life. Drones support infrastructure inspection, emergency response, mapping, and delivery services. These … [Read more...] about Who Gets to Fly? ACLU Paper Examines the Future of Drone Access
Senators Press Federal Contractors on DJI Drone Use, Expanding Scrutiny Beyond Government Agencies
U.S. lawmakers are expanding their efforts to limit the use of Chinese-manufactured drones, shifting focus from federal agencies and spectrum access to the contractors that build and maintain some of the nation’s most sensitive infrastructure. In letters sent December 18, Senators Maggie Hassan and Gary Peters pressed major U.S. construction firms about their relationships with … [Read more...] about Senators Press Federal Contractors on DJI Drone Use, Expanding Scrutiny Beyond Government Agencies
