As planning ramps up for the FIFA World Cup 2026, security agencies are preparing for one of the most complex public safety environments ever staged across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A new white paper from the Center for Internet Security (CIS) titled Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS): Evolving Risks to Large-Scale Public Gatherings. describes the challenge. Developed with … [Read more...] about Six Takeaways from CIS White Paper on Drone Risks at Public Gatherings
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CISA Issues Guidance on Chinese-Manufactured UAS, AUVSI Urges Action
CISA Issues Guidance on Mitigating Risks Posed by Chinese UAS, AUVSI Advocates for a Secure Domestic Drone Industry In a recent publication, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has reiterated concerns about the risks posed by Chinese-manufactured unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to critical infrastructure and U.S. national security. The guidance, … [Read more...] about CISA Issues Guidance on Chinese-Manufactured UAS, AUVSI Urges Action
“Lack of Reliable Data”: GAO Says FAA Needs to Improve Management of Safety Risks for Drones
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has released a report suggesting that the FAA needs to improve its management of safety risks for drones. The 92-page document, published in response to growing concern in Congress and other government agencies over the unsafe use of drones, says that the FAA lacks good data on drone safety and doesn't go far enough in "following … [Read more...] about “Lack of Reliable Data”: GAO Says FAA Needs to Improve Management of Safety Risks for Drones
