The justice department last week issued a report detailing FBI counter drone missions at key special events in what officials called an attempt to draw attention to rogue drone pilots. The report breaks down the events into “National Special Security Events (NSSEs), Special Events Assessment Rating (SEAR) events, and select mass gatherings throughout the country over the … [Read more...] about DOJ Reports Multiple Drone Violations During Public Events
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Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
In the days leading up to the NFL Championship Game in Atlanta last weekend, FBI officers confiscated six drones flying closer to the stadium than temporary flight restrictions allowed. With local drone pilots either not aware or deliberately ignoring the flight ban, there were no doubt concerns that the Super Bowl could be impacted by its very own Battle of Gatwick … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Security Operation Proves Drones Can Be Part Of The Solution
Federal Worries Could Unleash New Anti-drone Markets
An ominous round of testimony by top U.S. security officials could open up a new market for several drone-mitigation companies. On Wednesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray raised fears of domestic terrorist acts via drone during testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee. “I think we do know that terrorist organizations have an interest … [Read more...] about Federal Worries Could Unleash New Anti-drone Markets
FAA Tests FBI Drone Detection System
The FAA has partnered with the FBI to test new a new drone detection system at JFK International Airport in New York. In today's announcement of the program, the FAA says that it is "expanding research on ways to detect 'rogue' drones around airports." The tests are the latest of the agency's efforts to address what they perceive as a growing problem of drones flying in … [Read more...] about FAA Tests FBI Drone Detection System
Do the FBI’s Drones Invade Your Privacy? Sorry, That’s Private
from motherboard.vice.com The FBI has been flying drones since 2005, according to a trickle of documents released over the last eight months. Agents called in a small surveillance drone on a hostage situation in Alabama in February 2013, and to monitor a dog-fighting scheme in August 2011. But despite a mandatory process designed to mitigate privacy concerns, the question … [Read more...] about Do the FBI’s Drones Invade Your Privacy? Sorry, That’s Private
