Category Archives: Privacy

Drones In The United States: What Will It Take To Fly?

It’s only a matter of time. Unmanned aerial technology – called UAVs, UASs or drones – for civilian use in the United States is inevitable. Federal agencies and Congress are now writing the policies and regulations to govern the operation of UAVs and determine which uses may be phased in first. Continue reading

Posted in General, Legal, News, Privacy, Security | Leave a comment

With Drones Rising, ‘Rules Of The Sky’ Needed

That’s one fear, at least, as the technology behind unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, grows ever better and cheaper. There are potential benefits too, from advertising real estate to assisting search and rescue teams. Continue reading

Posted in General, Legal, News, Privacy | Leave a comment

Drone Legislation on Hold in Syracuse

On Wednesday, the Syracuse Common Coucil postponed a proposal prohibiting warrantless surveillance by unmanned aircraft, citing a lack of information about how the local rule would interact with federal guidelines. Continue reading

Posted in Aerial Surveillance, Legal, Privacy | Leave a comment

Domestic Drone Expansion Enters New Phase

The FAA is working to meet the congressional deadline, but the agency is unclear on how the UAS testing program will be funded, or even how much it will cost, an FAA source told National Defense. Continue reading

Posted in Privacy, Private Sector, Technical Issues | Leave a comment