From their origins in the recreational arena, Parrot has emerged as a major power in the commercial drone industry: making the government-approved, Blue sUAS list in the U.S. with it's U.S.-manufactured ANAFI USA. Now, the launch of a Parrot bug bounty program with YesWeHack shows the company is making a point of data security, a critical feature for the enterprise, across all … [Read more...] about Parrot Launches Bug Bounty with YesWeHack to Up Security Analysis
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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
How Worried are Drone Pilots About Data Security? The DRONELIFE Minute Survey
With a proposed ban on Chinese made technology, increased focus on drone tech by homeland security, and expanded use of drones by public safety agencies and large enterprise, drone platform data security has been in the news a lot lately. Drone manufacturers are working to close any security gaps, publish audits, and emphasize the data safety that their platforms … [Read more...] about How Worried are Drone Pilots About Data Security? The DRONELIFE Minute Survey
Drones on Military Bases: Easy Aerial Competes to Create the Air Force “Base of the Future”
Automated drone solutions have significant value in applications from surveillance to inspections of aircraft, buildings, and infrastructure. Drones on military bases have the same value - and drone startup Easy Aerial is competing to bring their tethered drone technology to the Air Force Base of the Future. AFWERX, the catalyst for fostering innovation within the U.S. Air … [Read more...] about Drones on Military Bases: Easy Aerial Competes to Create the Air Force “Base of the Future”
The Ban on Chinese Drones: Lawmakers Set Their Sights on China-Made Tech
The trade war is heating up - and it could mean a ban on Chinese drones. Part 1 of a 2 Part Series taking a deeper look at what's happening. By DRONELIFE Staff Writer Jim Magill As the war against China-owned technology companies heats up, some federal lawmakers have set their sights on drones made in China or that have Chinese components, seeking to ban them from use by … [Read more...] about The Ban on Chinese Drones: Lawmakers Set Their Sights on China-Made Tech
