Emerging Tech
As drone popularity grows, government considers how to safeguard the skies
While the vast majority of drone operators pilot their devices safely, there have been incidents where drones stray into dangerous places.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Research Lab Tests Tech That Blasts Drones Down With Microwaves
The lab is testing this new technology to combat swarms of drones and to be able to do so from a greater distance than existing counter-drone technologies.
Emerging Tech
Interior Wants a Fleet of Drones ‘On Call’ to Help With Wildfires, Other Emergencies
The department is awarding multiple spots on a $7.2 million contract for unmanned aerial systems-as-a-service.
Digital Government
TSA Says Its Drone Program Won’t Collect Much Info on the Public
The agency is going to use drones to conduct security assessments at airports, transportation incidents and large security events.
Emerging Tech
DHS Seeks Solutions to ‘Dark Swarms’ of Drones
The Department of Homeland Security wants to continue countering illicit drone activity, particularly among unmanned aerial devices that are difficult to spot.
Ideas
Artificial Intelligence and Drone Tactics Maneuver into Advanced Military Simulations
The war in Ukraine has made drones a powerful frontline weapon, more user-friendly AIs have been created, and the quality of computer graphics has also improved.
Artificial Intelligence
'New Threats' to National Security Are Created by Emerging Tech, DHS Chief Says
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas highlighted a few of the technologies endangering national security during a Tuesday Senate hearing.
Emerging Tech
US Needs Improved Regulation to Foster Drone R&D
Unmanned aircraft system innovation is hindered by the current regulatory framework, according to witnesses at a congressional hearing.
Cybersecurity
Senators Request Cyber Safety Analysis of Chinese-Owned DJI Drones
Lawmakers raised concerns that sensitive data could leak to adversaries through foreign-owned consumer technology.
Artificial Intelligence
The Reaper UAV Is Getting Its Own Drone Swarm
Air Force special operators are rigging the venerable uncrewed aircraft with an ISR swarm that may take just one person to control.
Emerging Tech
NASA Tests Autonomous Aircraft Decision Tech in Arizona Cities
The agency is aiming to help air vehicles respond to anomalies—such as weather changes—faster, as the vehicles are used to provide essential services.
Emerging Tech
New Legislation Seeks to Upgrade Commercial Drone Rules
A bipartisan bill aims to carve a more straightforward path for commercial drone technology approval.
Emerging Tech
DHS Calls for Counter-Drone Information to Help Fight Threats
The request for information will help the Department of Homeland Security learn about industry capabilities for counter-unmanned aircraft systems.
Emerging Tech
FCC Releases Proposed Rule to Give Drones More Spectrum Access
As unmanned aircraft systems have increasingly versatile uses, the FCC wants comments on how best to share band access with more connected devices.
Emerging Tech
Veterans Health Administration, Verizon Working to Test 5G Drone Technology
An innovation hub at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System is undertaking a pilot program to test and deploy 5G drones and related technologies to improve safety.
Artificial Intelligence
A Look Into Proposed Tech Amendments for the 2023 NDAA
Hot topics proposed as add-ons to the Defense budget bill included expanded artificial intelligence investment and supply chain independence.
Policy
U.S. Imposes Semiconductor and Aviation Tech Sanctions on Russia
The sanctions follow international concern over unmanned aerial vehicles tech found amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Emerging Tech
Lockheed Martin, Verizon Demonstrate Capabilities of 5G-Enabled Drones for DOD
Recent tests showcase how multiple drones can conduct real-time transfers of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data to geolocate military targets.
Emerging Tech
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Use Grants to Increase Drone Usage For Infrastructure Assessment
The legislation would authorize grants to use American drones for infrastructure assessment and maintenance as well as for workforce training and education.
Emerging Tech