Texas company proposes use of drones armed with non lethal weapons to thwart school shootings By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill An Austin-based company is hoping to be able to deploy drones equipped with non-lethal weapons, such as pepper spray and flash-bang grenades, in Texas schools as a way to combat the wave of school shootings sweeping the state and … [Read more...] about Pepper Spray Drones in Schools: Can Technology Stop Tragedy?
FAA drone regulations
Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers
New Certificate of Waiver (COW) Process Streamlines Approvals for Public Safety Agencies A Significant Shift in Regulatory Framework The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a groundbreaking update to the regulatory process for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. Chief (Ret.) Charles Werner of DRONERESPONDERS has described these changes as the most … [Read more...] about Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers
Commercial Drone Alliance Urges Swift Action on BVLOS Rule-making
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has officially called on the Trump administration to expedite the deregulation process for commercial drones, particularly focusing on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This request aims to catalyze the adoption of commercial drones, fortify the position of domestic manufacturers, and bolster national security. In a letter … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Urges Swift Action on BVLOS Rule-making
Strengthening Airport Defenses: The Growing Need for Better Counter-Drone Measures
Experts: More tools needed to protect airports from drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the fifth in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous installments examined current federal laws pertaining to the use of counter-drone … [Read more...] about Strengthening Airport Defenses: The Growing Need for Better Counter-Drone Measures
Super Bowl Security: The Growing Challenge of Unauthorized Drones Over Stadiums
As drone incursions at sporting events surge, stadium operators and law enforcement push for Congressional action on counter-UAS measures. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill This is the fourth in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Security: The Growing Challenge of Unauthorized Drones Over Stadiums
