By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill The (FAA) has declared the airspace above M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland, where the annual traditional game pitting the Army and Navy football team against each other will kick off on Saturday, as a no-drone zone. A temporary flight restriction (TFR) will be in place in the skies above the stadium from 9 a.m.to 9 p.m. … [Read more...] about FAA Declares Airspace Over Army-Navy Game as No-Drone Zone
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Drones on the “Blue sUAS” List Won’t Necessarily Stay There: DIU to Hold “Competitive Refresh”
An article in National Defense reports that the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), the entity responsible for the development and maintenance of the Blue sUAS list, will hold a "competitive refresh" of the list later this year. The DIU's Blue sUAS list is a critical certification for drone manufacturers. The list indicates a "secure platform" suitable for use in Department … [Read more...] about Drones on the “Blue sUAS” List Won’t Necessarily Stay There: DIU to Hold “Competitive Refresh”
Rising Surveillance: The Challenge of UAS Incursions at the U.S.-Mexico Border
The Increasing Unmanned Aircraft Activities at the Border, and the Efforts to Enhance National Security Measures In a recent update highlighting the monitoring challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border, the top official of the U.S. Northern Command reported that the region is experiencing a notable increase in unmanned aircraft system (UAS) incursions, with the numbers … [Read more...] about Rising Surveillance: The Challenge of UAS Incursions at the U.S.-Mexico Border
