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The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held hearings today that shed light on the growing concerns surrounding Chinese-made drones, particularly those manufactured by DJI. The committee’s discussions centered on national security risks and the need for a robust American drone industry. DJI Under Scrutiny…
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…
The US Department of Justice charged a Chinese national, Fengyun Shi, with using a drone to photograph classified nuclear submarine shipyards
New Orleans Police Department started a new chapter in law enforcement tactics with the federal approval of drone use during investigations.
High-Tech Drone Smuggling Incident The Federal Correctional Institution in Ray Brook, NY has been under lockdown since January 2nd, following a sophisticated smuggling operation involving a drone. The drone dropped a package containing drugs, cell phones, and chisels inside the prison grounds, leading to a swift response from the authorities. Discovery and Lockdown A corrections…
The first one involves a reckless drone pilot who has pleaded guilty. The second story previews a potentially exciting official event happening next
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...
Certain foreign-made drones cannot be bought with DOJ grant funds, the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs (OJP) announced.
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