Deploying a Drone as a First Responder
The Chula Vista Police Department's Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program is a revolutionary drone use case intended to increase officer safety. Keep Reading
‘Locked and Loaded’ Trump Opens Oil Reserve After Drone Attacks on Saudi Sector
Industry warned as UAS can "penetrate WIFI networks, map critical transmission or pipeline systems, or drop improvised explosive devices into infrastructure or crowds." Keep Reading
Saudi Arabia Says Its Oil Pipeline Was Hit by Drones
The attacks followed reports of sabotage against oil tankers in the Persian Gulf off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday. Keep Reading
CISA Updates Soft-Target Resource Guide to Reflect Recent Attacks and Threats
"It is vital that the public and private sectors collaborate to enhance security of locations such as transportation centers, parks, restaurants, shopping centers, special event venues, and similar facilities." Keep Reading
AUVSI Tells FAA Proposed Drone Rules Are ‘Overly Conservative and Too Restrictive’
AUVSI notes the proposed rules for stand-off distances, payloads and system redundancy could have unintended consequences for commercial operators and hinder development of legitimate UAS operations. Keep Reading
Drone Company Launches Real-Time Video for Emergency Response, Search and Rescue
The Triangle UAS streaming solution consists of a compact, lightweight device that connects directly to the controller of a video-enabled drone to quickly and seamlessly encode and transmit. Keep Reading
DHS S&T Awards $1.14M in Drone, Data Privacy Contracts to University of Colorado and Galois, Inc.
“Support for these initiatives demonstrates how S&T is fostering responsible innovation to protect the nation’s people, infrastructure and assets while also protecting privacy." Keep Reading
NYPD Unveils New Drones for Enforcement Use in Select Situations
The UAS program is intended to help NYPD gather crucial information as situations unfold without putting officers at risk and with less harm and danger to civilian bystanders. Keep Reading
DHS SBIR Pre-Solicitation Includes Explosives Detection, Drones, Cybersecurity Topics
Potential offerors will have the opportunity to ask technical questions regarding the ten topic areas. The government anticipates release of the final solicitation on or about December 19. Keep Reading
Alleged Venezuelan Assassination Attempt Underscores Domestic Problem of Weaponized Drones
As drones continue to proliferate, the counter-drone needs of American law enforcement and national security agencies will only grow. Keep Reading
