AUVSI Adds Four UAS Platforms to Green UAS List The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) has announced Green UAS certification for four new platforms: Ascent AeroSystems’ Spirit, AgEagle’s Ebee Tac, and Inspired Flight’s IF1200A and IF800 Tomcat. These certifications expand the options for secure, NDAA-compliant drones suitable for public safety, … [Read more...] about Green UAS Certification Expands Secure Drone Options for Public Safety and Critical Missions
Drone Security
Congressional Hearing, Part 2: Counter Drone Experts Urge Decentralized Innovation, Collaboration
For clarity and depth, we’ve divided our coverage of the recent Congressional hearing titled "Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems," into two parts. Part 1, found here, focused on federal officials’ testimony regarding unexplained drone incursions in New York and New Jersey and the broader challenges facing counter-drone operations. This is Part 2, delving … [Read more...] about Congressional Hearing, Part 2: Counter Drone Experts Urge Decentralized Innovation, Collaboration
DJI Responds, Calls for Fair Assessment in NDAA Drone Legislation
Chinese Drone Manufacturer Expresses Concerns Over Security and Process Provisions in Proposed Law Background on NDAA Section 1709 The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes Section 1709, which seeks to evaluate potential risks posed by certain Chinese-manufactured drones. This section mandates a national security agency to assess the risks of … [Read more...] about DJI Responds, Calls for Fair Assessment in NDAA Drone Legislation
FY 2025 NDAA Conference Text: What Happened with the “Countering CCP Drones Act”
The FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference text has been released. The text includes critical language aimed at addressing potential national security risks posed by Chinese-made drones. Section 1709 of the legislation, titled "Analysis of Certain Unmanned Aircraft and Systems Entities," outlines a structured approach for evaluating the security … [Read more...] about FY 2025 NDAA Conference Text: What Happened with the “Countering CCP Drones Act”
Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
Stakeholders expect Congress to pass legislation to allow local police to interdict drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The National Football League has reported that during the 2023 season it detected more than 2,800 improper drone flights at its stadiums in violation of FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions. With the growing number of incidents involving … [Read more...] about Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?
