(News and Commentary) Today marks exactly 31 days since President Trump's executive orders on drone technology were published, making this the first day past the ambitious 30-day deadline for the FAA to issue the much-anticipated Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). As the drone industry holds its collective breath, the question remains: is … [Read more...] about Another Missed Deadline: The BVLOS NPRM Still Awaits Publication
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Congressional Hearing Reveals Gaps in Counter-Drone Readiness Amid Concerns About N.Y./N.J. Drone Sightings
For clarity and depth, we’ve divided our coverage of the recent Congressional hearing on drone activity into two parts. This article, Part 1, focuses on federal officials’ testimony regarding unexplained drone incursions in New York and New Jersey and the broader challenges facing counter-drone operations. Part 2 will delve into insights from private-sector experts on this … [Read more...] about Congressional Hearing Reveals Gaps in Counter-Drone Readiness Amid Concerns About N.Y./N.J. Drone Sightings
Clarifying Cybersecurity Guidelines for Drones: the DETECT Act
Last month, two U.S. senators introduced legislation designed to clarify cybersecurity guidelines for government use of civilian drones. The Drone Evaluation to Eliminate Cyber Threats Act of 2024 (DETECT Act) directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop a framework of cybersecurity principles. In an announcement on Senator Mark Warner's (D-VA) … [Read more...] about Clarifying Cybersecurity Guidelines for Drones: the DETECT Act
