From World Cup airspace restrictions to critical infrastructure rulemaking, several federal initiatives could shape the drone industry in the months ahead. Much of the drone industry's attention remains focused on Chinese drone restrictions, supply chain policy, and the long-awaited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rule. But several federal initiatives are quietly moving … [Read more...] about 5 Federal Drone Policies Flying Under the Radar This Summer
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DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Andrew Giuliani on the Race to Secure the 2026 World Cup
Giulliani lauds ‘Herculean’ effort to build counter-UAS systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Andrew Giuliani on the Race to Secure the 2026 World Cup
DHS Secretary: U.S. Still Building Counter-Drone Defenses for World Cup
Mullin says feds still ‘a little behind’ in counter-UAS prep By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) About a … [Read more...] about DHS Secretary: U.S. Still Building Counter-Drone Defenses for World Cup
DJI Releases Independent Security Assessment as FCC Covered List Debate Continues
OnDefend audit found no critical or high-risk vulnerabilities in tested DJI systems DJI has released the results of an independent cybersecurity assessment conducted by U.S.-based security firm OnDefend, as the company continues its appeal of inclusion on the Federal Communications Commission’s Covered List. The assessment examined two DJI drone systems, the DJI Air 3S and … [Read more...] about DJI Releases Independent Security Assessment as FCC Covered List Debate Continues
Kansas City Builds a World Cup-Era Drone Defense Network
Airspace Link and regional public safety agencies deploy a shared drone coordination and counter-UAS platform designed to support FIFA World Cup security and future urban drone operations. by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Kansas City Missouri has become one of the first regions in the U.S. to deploy an integrated drone-traffic coordination and counter-UAS platform, … [Read more...] about Kansas City Builds a World Cup-Era Drone Defense Network
