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Counter-Terrorism Expert Warns of ‘Moderately High’ Probability In a concerning development, ISIS extremists have circulated “detailed” manuals for adapting drones to attack the upcoming Paris Olympics, according to Matt Mooney, a counter-terrorism expert who spoke to The National. Mooney, a former US Department of Homeland Security official now with the Recorded Future threat intelligence company
Lawmakers Seek to Balance Security and Civil Liberties A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would extend the federal government’s authority to counter threats posed by drones while also safeguarding the rights of responsible drone users. The legislation, reportedly sponsored by Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.), chairman of the House Homeland…
Fears Over Foreign Drones Stir Legislative Action In a move that’s raising eyebrows and igniting debates, Connecticut is on the verge of banning towns from purchasing drones manufactured in China and Russia. This proposed legislation, spearheaded by top state Senate Democrats, aims to shield the state from potential foreign espionage and cyber threats. Yet, amidst…
Enhanced Security Measures for the Big Game The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially designated the Las Vegas area as a ‘No Drone Zone’ for the upcoming Super Bowl on February 11, reflecting a growing concern over drone-related security at major sporting events. This decision marks a significant step in tightening security measures for one…
FPV drone community is in uproar following an irresponsible act by a Canadian drone pilot flew his FPV drone at the National Mall in Washington
The drone incident ended without catastrophe, as the device left and its operator was arrested. He claimed he had lost control of his drone.
Ranking Member Frank Lucas (Republican, Oklahoma) presented legislation to increase civilian unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) research, development, and deployment, as well as speed up the deployment of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) business. The National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Initiative Act (R-CA) has been supported by Rep. Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Rep. Young Kim (R-TX),…
The U.S. needs to either extend current authorities or work on legislative proposals quickly as time is running out. We also need a Drone Czar to...
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