New Legislation by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik Aims to Secure Drone Use for First Responders A new legislative proposal in the U.S. Congress, known as the Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act, is poised to strike a careful balance between enhancing national security and supporting domestic drone manufacturing. This bill, which is expected to be introduced by Congresswoman … [Read more...] about New Legislation Balances National Security Concerns with Support for U.S. Drone Industry: “Drones for First Responders Act”
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Clarifying Cybersecurity Guidelines for Drones: the DETECT Act
Last month, two U.S. senators introduced legislation designed to clarify cybersecurity guidelines for government use of civilian drones. The Drone Evaluation to Eliminate Cyber Threats Act of 2024 (DETECT Act) directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a framework of cybersecurity principles. In an announcement on Senator Mark Warner's (D-VA) … [Read more...] about Clarifying Cybersecurity Guidelines for Drones: the DETECT Act
Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate
Debate rages over data security and Chinese-made drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (The following story is part of an ongoing series on the impact of attempts by the U.S. federal government and some states to limit or ban the use of drones produced by Chinese companies. See the previous article here.) The debate over the use by public service agencies and … [Read more...] about Controversy Surrounding Data Security of Chinese-made Drones Sparks Intense Debate
Drone Legislation: Former Congressmen Urge Lawmakers to Avoid “Sweeping and Ineffectual” Bans
An op-ed from former Reps. Bill Shuster (R-PA) and Jeff Denham (R-CA), published in Morning Consult today, spoke directly to drone legislation which seeks to limit purchases of drones based on country of origin or other broad criteria. Republished in full below with links, the article is strongly critical of the recent DOJ decision to ban the purchase of Chinese made drones … [Read more...] about Drone Legislation: Former Congressmen Urge Lawmakers to Avoid “Sweeping and Ineffectual” Bans
Congressman Lewis Introduces Drone Innovation Act
Congressman Jason Lewis, Republican of Minnesota, has introduced the Drone Innovation Act (H.R. 2930). Lewis, who leads the legislation, was joined by Representatives Brownley, Democrat of California, Rokita, Republican of Indiana, and Garamendi, Democrat from California. The bill seeks to addresses civil UAS flying up to 200 feet above ground level within a state, local, or … [Read more...] about Congressman Lewis Introduces Drone Innovation Act
