Oct 24, 2024 · DHS S&T is tackling unmanned aerial systems challenges by researching ways to protect against threats and ways to make them more usable for the Homeland Security Enterprise

Jan 7, 2022 · In the not-too-distant future, ADA could be monitoring the border, national parks, sensitive national security targets, military installations, coastlines and even the Super Bowl.

Dec 16, 2024 · FBI has received tips of more than 5,000 reported drone sightings in the last few weeks with approximately 100 leads generated, and the federal government is supporting state and local officials in investigating these reports.

The following chart shows the most common drone types and their identifying features. For more information about drone types, refer to the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS- S&T)’s Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Technology Guide (2019).6 3 United States Code (USC) Title 49 § 44801.

Dec 12, 2024 · The Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act of 2024 would not only renew and reform current legal authorities but provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the DOJ with critical tools to …

Dec 10, 2024 · Nefarious actors—including transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), terrorists, and foreign adversaries—can exploit drones to evade traditional security measures, gather intelligence, smuggle contraband, disrupt transportation systems, or …

Jun 4, 2024 · This legislation will renew and reform current legal authorities, set to expire in October, that provide the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) with critical tools to mitigate credible threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or …

Mar 12, 2024 · To defend against the malicious use of drones, the Science & Technology Directorate (S&T) evaluated innovative counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C- UAS) technologies, a.k.a. counter-drone technologies, during …

The increased availability of drones on the open market continues to amplify security risks and emerging threats for the foreseeable future. Table 1 provides a brief identification and explanation of UAS-related threats facing the Department of Homeland Security.

Jul 14, 2022 · Following confirmation from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that they are indeed purchasing these Chinese-made drones, Portman stressed how critical it is to pass the Senate-passed United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) package since it includes the bipartisan American ...