Tag Archives: Homeland Security

Drone came within 50 feet of hitting a MH-65 Dolphin Coast Guard helicopter

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Martin Walls

According to the Coast Guard, the aircrew flying an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter came within 50 feet of hitting a drone in Port Angeles last Saturday. At the time of the near-miss with the recreational drone, the crew was 300 feet … Continue reading →

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Can We Prevent a Drone Terror Attack?

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Martin Walls

The uncontrolled market in toy or hobbyist drones makes their future use in a domestic terrorist attack “likely,” says a researcher and lecturer on drone warfare. But it will still require sophisticated technical skills to deploy them effectively, according to … Continue reading →

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White House Drafting Bill Against Hostile Drones

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Martin Walls

White House officials are preparing legislation that for the first time would allow federal law enforcement and homeland security to disrupt, take over or even destroy suspected hostile drones in U.S. airspace … https://www.wsj.com/articles/white-house-drafting-bill-against-hostile-drones-1520374739 Wall Street Journal | March 6, … Continue reading →

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What Would Happen if Terrorists Attacked the Super Bowl With Drones?

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Martin Walls

Drones could present a potential major threat to Sunday’s Super Bowl, but there’s no way to disable or shoot them down without endangering the people below, according to U.S. law enforcement documents and interviews with security officials on the ground … Continue reading →

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