Posts by Linda Ziemba, AeroDefense
Drone Restrictions and Energy Infrastructure: Navigating UAFR Eligibility
As drone activity around critical infrastructure continues to increase, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) proposed Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restriction (UAFR) framework could provide eligible energy facilities with a new federally recognized tool to help protect their airspace. While a UAFR does not physically prevent unauthorized drones from entering restricted airspace, it establishes an enforceable no-fly area that…
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3 Tips for Evaluating Mobile Drone Detection
In the past, drones were only used for military purposes. Today, they are so accessible and affordable that businesses, hobbyists and, unfortunately, bad actors continue to find new ways to use them. Hobbyists may not have bad intentions, but they are sometimes misinformed or careless. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued regulations that all…
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Observe and Report: Considerations for Evaluating Drone Detection Systems
Identifying and locating drones and their pilots can mitigate threats Consumer-grade unmanned aerial systems (UAS), also known as drones, promise to enhance lives and operations in significant ways. As with many new technologies, though, safety and privacy concerns abound. Inexpensive and widely available, drones flown by clueless or careless pilots can create public safety hazards.…
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