RegulationRemote ID: Insights from Dedrone The FAA's Remote ID requirements, which mandate drones to broadcast identification information, were expected to go into effect on September 16. The agency has now extended the enforcement date to March 16,…
RegulationRegulating UAS in 2023 BALTIMORE, Maryland — In an ever-evolving drone industry landscape, state and local legislators are grappling with creating effective and fair regulations for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). In the wake of the Federal Aviation…
Artificial IntelligenceBlueHalo Acquires Verus Technology Group BlueHalo continues to beef up its stable of capabilities that defend against uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) with the recent acquisition of Verus Technology Group. Verus, a developer of technologies to counter unmanned…
MilitaryDefense Updates: Counter-UAS, Collaborative Combat Aircraft, and the F-35 Program DHS Seeks Information On Counter-UAS In Various Operational Modes The Department of Homeland Security this week released a Request for Information (RFI) for counter-drone systems for use in various configurations, from fixed-site to person-portable,…
UnmannedSkyfire and AeroVigilance Partner on Counter-UAS Services In an announcement this week, Skyfire Consulting shared news of its official partnership with AeroVigilance. Skyfire is a consulting group focused on public safety UAS (uncrewed aircraft systems). AeroVigilance offers consulting and…
MilitaryProposed New Counter-UAS Authorities Will Fall To New Congress, DHS Official Says Legislation to expand existing but limited counter-UAS (uncrewed aircraft systems) authorities for the Departments of Homeland Security and Justice will have to await action by the next Congress, and the Biden administration…
IIOTNo Clear Answers on How to Effectively Detect, Mitigate Drone Threats Successful defense against drone threats in commercial and military environments will require solving numerous challenges, according to experts speaking during a discussion hosted by the Atlantic Council — and there are no…
IIOTSecuring Airports from Drone Threats Is A 'Wicked Problem,' FAA and Industry Agree Despite keen awareness of the threats posed by drones, U.S. airports and other large facilities are currently reluctant to purchase counter-drone security systems due to a lack of clarity around regulation, responsibility,…
MilitaryFortem’s F700 DroneHunter: Open Architecture Autonomous Drone-to-Drone Combat Fortem Technologies released a new autonomous counter-drone solution it calls the F700 DroneHunter: a drone that can be mounted with a variety of countermeaures to protect refineries, stadiums and other critical infrastructure…
RegulationFAA’s Drone Advisory Committee Makes Recommendations on Remote ID, Security WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the FAA’s Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) unanimously approved recommendations for the agency to consider regarding remote identification and UAS security issues, which were highlighted by a recent…