DJI has sent a letter to a Senate subcommittee in response to "inaccurate claims" made last week by witnesses concerning the Chinese manufacturer's data security. On June 18, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Subcommittee on Security hearing took place, entitled “Drone Security: Enhancing Innovation and Mitigating Supply Chain … [Read more...] about Read DJI’s Comprehensive Response to “Inaccurate Claims” Made During Senate Hearing
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AUVSI Hill Day 2018: Register Now
If there was ever a time to participate in discussions of drone policy, that time is now. AUVSI issued an announcement this week about their annual "Hill Day." If you've thought about attending before, this is the year to do it. The following is from the AUVSI announcement: This annual AUVSI initiative brings together industry leaders such as yourself from across the … [Read more...] about AUVSI Hill Day 2018: Register Now
Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Drone Policy
Prominent members of the drone industry will testify at a hearing held by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation next week titled “Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Innovation, Integration, Successes, and Challenges.” "The hearing will examine public policy issues related to the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system," says … [Read more...] about Senate Committee to Hold Hearing on Drone Policy
Drone Deals: Senators Amend FAA Reauthorization
As the Senate re-examines S.2658, their version of the 2016 FAA Reauthorization package, drones are once again front and center to the argument as Senators fight to be seen by their constituents as supporting drone safety and their own state interests. Yesterday, Senators unanimously passed four drone-related amendments to the bill, each showing the individual Senators' … [Read more...] about Drone Deals: Senators Amend FAA Reauthorization
Drone Industry Excluded at Senate Subcommittee Hearing
Yesterday's Senate Subcommittee Hearing, Integrating Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology into the National Airspace System, offered testimony from politicians, air line pilots, and the FAA on drone safety - but did not include any representatives from the drone industry. All of the testimonies were largely focused on the potential dangers of drones to commercial airplanes, … [Read more...] about Drone Industry Excluded at Senate Subcommittee Hearing
