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Congress Wants Counter-Drone Powers at Wildfires, Not Just Stadiums - Drone Security: Bipartisan Effort to Safeguard America's Skies

FAA

Enhancing Drone Security: A Bipartisan Effort to Safeguard America’s Skies

The bill, known as the Drone Evaluation to Eliminate Cyber Threats (DETECT) Act, seeks to entrust the National Institute of Standards and Tech

Haye KestelooFeb 8

Education

Atherton High’s Rocket Drone Club Elevates Learning and Career Opportunities

Atherton High School in Louisville, Kentucky's novel "Rocket Drone" team merges the thrill of drone racing with invaluable job skills, offering students

Haye KestelooFeb 8

Drone Light Show

Sky-High Spectacle: Las Vegas to Host Drone Light Show for Super Bowl Weekend

Las Vegas is set to light up the sky once again with an awe-inspiring drone light show in celebration of the upcoming Super Bowl weekend.

Haye KestelooFeb 7

Police

Montgomery County Police Pioneer “Drone as First Responder” Program

Innovative Policing Through Drone Technology Montgomery County, Maryland, is witnessing a revolution in its approach to emergency response, thanks to the Montgomery County Police Department’s (MCPD) pioneering “Drone as First Responder” program. Initially launched in Silver Spring last November, the program is now set to expand its reach, marking a significant step forward in leveraging…

Haye KestelooFeb 7

Iowa

Iowa Moves to Shield Livestock Farms from Drone Surveillance

Strengthening Privacy and Security for Farmers In a significant move aimed at bolstering the privacy and security of livestock producers, the Iowa Senate committee has given its nod to a pivotal piece of legislation designed to restrict the use of surveillance drones around livestock facilities, reports The Iowa Capitol Dispatch. This development comes on the…

Haye KestelooFeb 6