Tag Archives: Homeland Security
Terror from skies as Mexican cartel attaches bomb to drone
Mexican police discovered four men carting a kamikaze drone equipped with an IED and a remote detonator last week, in what analysts say is an example of cartels figuring out how to weaponizing UAVs. The disturbing development is a manifestation … Continue reading
With drones spotted at Port Tampa Bay, international fears hit home
In Rich Bishop’s nightmare, someone flies a drone over Port Tampa Bay and drops an explosive device on a gas tank, causing massive destruction. Feeding this scary scenario is that law enforcement agencies already have received calls about drones over … Continue reading
FAA Restricts Drones over Statue of Liberty, Other Landmarks
At the request of U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is using its existing authority under Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) § 99.7 – “Special Security Instructions” – to … Continue reading
CBP tests small drones for border surveillance
Customs and Border Protection will test three small, hand-launched unmanned aircraft across selected sectors along the country’s southern and northern borders. Starting in September and continuing into early 2018, agents from the Border Patrol will see if the diminutive aircraft … Continue reading
