The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has begun testing drone detection technology around Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Universities around the United States are researching drone implementations in emergency response and disaster preparedness with the aid of $2.7 million in research grants from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The U.S. federal government has released a list of recommendations for counter-drone security measures and legislation at the national level.

Drones have helped patrol officers at the Huntsville Police Department in Alabama collect threat intelligence and forensic evidence on the job.

With unmanned aircraft as a tool for their security teams, enterprise security can expand situational awareness, while making more effective use of a company’s human resources.

Law enforcement officials in Hartford, Conn. will use an unmanned aircraft system (UAS) to help with police pursuits and investigations. The department will have a total of four certified drone pilots.

American Security Drone Act of 2021 The American Security Drone Act of 2021, formerly introduced as the American Security Drone Act of 2019, was given new life in January 2021 with bipartisan support and now incorporates drone detection and mitigation systems, not just drones. Here are five questions you can ask RF-based technology vendors to determine if they are in compliance with the federal advisory or could be banned by the American Security Drone Act of 2021 for security and cybersecurity reasons.

Skyfire Consulting, a public safety UAS consulting group, announced the appointment of Michael Briant as Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Michael Rogers as Director of Public Safety. Both will team up and bring their experience to the Skyfire Academy, as they lead a robust training programs in the industry. 

The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) announced a new set of international standards that covers the quality, safety, security and etiquette for the operation of commercial drones.