As detection outpaces enforcement, the FAA introduces faster penalties for rule-breaking operators Detection Has Outpaced Enforcement Drone detection is no longer the problem. From stadium security to federal agencies, authorities can now identify unauthorized drone activity in real time. But enforcement has struggled to keep up: once a violation is detected, the process to … [Read more...] about FAA Moves to Close Drone Enforcement Gap with New DETER Program
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Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules
FAA–DoD agreement follows Texas incidents and sets new operating rules for counter-UAS use Recent action by the Federal Aviation Administration and the U.S. Department of Defense marks a clear shift in how counter-drone systems are used in U.S. airspace. The agencies have signed a formal safety agreement allowing the deployment of high-energy laser counter-drone systems along … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Systems Begin to Shape Civil Airspace Rules
FAA’s DiSCVR System Helps Law Enforcement Identify Drones in Flight
New FAA data tool connects Remote ID broadcasts with registration and airspace authorization records As drone use continues to grow across the United States, law enforcement agencies are gaining new tools to understand what is happening in the airspace above them. A system developed by the Federal Aviation Administration called DiSCVR (Drone Information for Safety, Compliance, … [Read more...] about FAA’s DiSCVR System Helps Law Enforcement Identify Drones in Flight
Why the ADS-B Fee Debate Matters for the Future of Drones and Shared Airspace
As lawmakers move to limit the use of ADS-B data for fee collection, the debate highlights broader issues around surveillance data, safety technology, and the future integration of drones into shared airspace. News and Commentary. Support is growing across the United States for legislation that would prohibit the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data … [Read more...] about Why the ADS-B Fee Debate Matters for the Future of Drones and Shared Airspace
WOMENDRONERESPONDERS Highlights Women Leaders and Future Talent at DRONERESPONDERS National Conference
Scholarships and industry support aim to encourage the next generation of women in public safety drone operations At the 2026 DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, a reception hosted by WOMENDRONERESPONDERS brought together industry leaders, students, and public safety professionals to celebrate and support the growing role of women … [Read more...] about WOMENDRONERESPONDERS Highlights Women Leaders and Future Talent at DRONERESPONDERS National Conference
