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
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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
NDAA FY 2026: Key Counter-UAS Provisions Explained
This article is designed to be only a starting point and summary of the language, and is not to be taken as legal advice. Section numbers are provided so that readers can interpret the language found in the bill linked above on their own. The full, negotiated text of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26 NDAA) was officially released by congressional … [Read more...] about NDAA FY 2026: Key Counter-UAS Provisions Explained
Senator Moody Seeks Inclusion of “Drone Espionage Act” in FY 2026 NDAA
Proposal aims to update federal law to address video-based surveillance of U.S. defense sites Senator Ashley Moody has asked congressional leaders to include her proposed “Drone Espionage Act” in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. The legislation, introduced earlier this year and led in the House by Representative Jen Kiggans, is designed to update … [Read more...] about Senator Moody Seeks Inclusion of “Drone Espionage Act” in FY 2026 NDAA
