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
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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