New initiative focuses on passive drone detection in coastal and maritime environments The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE) have launched a major testing initiative to evaluate passive drone detection systems. The Cape May Ferry UAS Detect, Track and Identify Test Event, taking place from … [Read more...] about FAA and ASSURE Launch UAS Detection Tests at Cape May Ferry Terminal
Drone Regulations
When Everything’s a Drone: How Law Enforcement Dealt with the Crisis in NJ
New Jersey Drone Incursions: Lessons Learned in Public Safety UAS Operations The National Public Safety UAS Conference in Busch Gardens, VA, on March 11-12, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, featured a critical session on drone incursions in New Jersey. The discussion, led by experts from law enforcement and counter-UAS operations, shed light on the extensive efforts made by … [Read more...] about When Everything’s a Drone: How Law Enforcement Dealt with the Crisis in NJ
FAA Chief Operating Officer ATC Highlights Public Safety Drone Advancements at National Public Safety UAS Conference
Key Developments in Public Safety UAS Integration The National Public Safety UAS Conference, hosted by DRONERESPONDERS at Busch Gardens, Virginia, featured a keynote fireside chat between Tim Arel, Chief Operating Officer of the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization, and Chief (Ret.) Charles Werner, Director of DRONERESPONDERS. The discussion underscored the FAA’s evolving approach … [Read more...] about FAA Chief Operating Officer ATC Highlights Public Safety Drone Advancements at National Public Safety UAS Conference
Arizona Bill Seeks to Shield Law Enforcement from Liability for Shooting Down Drones Near Border
Ariz. bill would shield police from liability for shooting down drones near border By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill pending in the Arizona state legislation is proposing to grant immunity from liability from any damages caused by a drone falling from the sky after being shot down or disabled by state and local law enforcement officers near the U.S.-Mexico … [Read more...] about Arizona Bill Seeks to Shield Law Enforcement from Liability for Shooting Down Drones Near Border
Missouri Bill Seeks to Limit Government Use of Chinese-Made Drones, Faces Resistance from Law Enforcement
Comprehensive Bill Could Limit Drone Use by Government Agencies Missouri lawmakers are currently considering House Bill 210 (HB 210), the "Unmanned Aerial Systems Security Act of 2025," which aims to regulate and restrict the use of drones by government agencies within the state, particularly those manufactured in countries of concern like China. The proposed legislation is … [Read more...] about Missouri Bill Seeks to Limit Government Use of Chinese-Made Drones, Faces Resistance from Law Enforcement
