Drones and UAS

US needs improved regulation to foster drone R&D

As first responders become more reliant on UAS for tasks such as delivering medical supplies and inspecting infrastructure, ongoing regulation and R&D challenges hinder the widespread use of the technology.

  • By Kirsten Errick

Drone cybersecurity assessment program launches

The certification of commercial drones will help governments ensure the devices meet supply chain cybersecurity requirements.

  • By Chris Teale

How one fire department’s ‘crawl, walk, run’ mantra guides its drone use

Phoenix is slowly growing its drone program, which currently supports incident commanders managing fire-fighting resources.

  • By Chris Teale

State and local law enforcement may get drone detection authority

The legislation introduced in the Senate would also establish a list of authorized detection equipment to ensure governments purchase approved technology.

  • By Chris Teale

Legislation sets penalties for drone misuse

The Drone Act of 2022 would set new federal penalties for drone operators who weaponize drones, disrupt emergency operations or use the technology to deliver contraband into prisons.

  • By Chris Riotta

UAS network expands operational drone testing

In partnership with North Dakota's Vantis network, drone operators will test a number of use cases for beyond-visual-line-of-sight flights, ranging from search and rescue missions to small package delivery.

  • By Shourjya Mookerjee

State and local governments warned to keep federal drone laws in mind

State, local and private sector could run afoul of federal laws if they deploy drone detection and mitigation systems without careful thought, federal agencies say.

  • By Mark Rockwell