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Unmanned Systems

FAA Chooses Airports to Host Counter-UAS Testing As Drone Sightings Rise

By Brian Garrett-Glaser

Tuesday, September 8th, 2020

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FAA Chooses Airports to Host Counter-UAS Testing As Drone Sightings Rise

The FAA selected five airports nationwide to host some of its testing and evaluation of drone detection and mitigation systems as the agency works to develop standards around their use.

The Federal Aviation Administration will select four airports nationwide to host some of its testing and evaluation of drone detection and mitigation systems as the agency works toward eventually publishing standards around safe and effective use of such systems near airports. On Aug. 21, the FAA released a solicitation looking for at least 10 drone detection and/or mitigation systems to be tested over a period of up to 24 months, beginning in early 2021 at Atlantic City International Airport (KACY).…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

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Army

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