Cybersecurity
DHS wants a look at anti-drone tech
DHS' Science and Technology directorate invites counter-drone technology companies to show off their capabilities, while military commanders warn about unauthorized drones near military bases.
Modernization
Close calls with unmanned aircraft increase
The number of close encounters between civilian aircraft and unmanned drones in national airspace is on the rise, the FAA reports.
Modernization
The 2017 forecast for federal IT
From cyber to cloud to automation, here are the trends to watch in the coming year.
Digital Government
Congress hears from small biz on drone rules
A month after the FAA's rules for integrating commercial drones into U.S. airspace took effect, commercial operators see a bright future, but also want more guidance.
Digital Government
DARPA wants to make drone radio controls more secure
New technology could safeguard drone communications by submerging radio control signals into everyday background noise.
Digital Government
University UAS researchers share information network with NASA
UAS researchers and NASA can see each other's drone flights via a secure data network.
Digital Government
Interior seeks to 'geofence' wildfires
The Interior Department has unveiled a prototype app to keep private drones from interfering with aerial firefighting efforts.
Digital Government
Farmers and allies seek looser drone rules from Congress
After hearing testimony from the farm data industry, lawmakers might push the FAA to relax line-of-sight rules for drone operators.
Digital Government
FAA releases long-awaited drone rules
New rules pave the way for increased commercial uses of drones across the country, but also for domestic government uses.
Cybersecurity
CBP working on border tech acquisition processes
The agency is making strides in developing and deploying border technologies but still has some weaknesses.
Digital Government
FAA opens up drone registration database
The FAA has made its database of hobbyists' and recreational users' unmanned aerial systems more widely available to the public.
Digital Government
FAA panel says small drones could operate in populated areas
The final report by an FAA-backed rulemaking committee recommends categorizing drones by size and permitting some to be operated over people not directly involved in the operation of the aircraft.
Digital Government
FAA tweaks drone registration
The FAA is making life a little easier for federal and commercial domestic drone operators by opening its new online registration site and doubling the authorized operating altitude.
Digital Government
FAA tweaks rule making process for private drones
Almost half a million drone owners have registered drone aircraft with the FAA since the beginning of the year, prompting the agency to adapt its approach to another UAS rulemaking.
Cybersecurity
Hacking group claims to have cracked NASA drone
The conspiracy-minded hacking group AnonSec says it infiltrated a NASA drone, but the extent of the damage is unclear, as is whether the hack even took place.
Digital Government
FAA releases drone registration rules
Private owners of small unmanned aircraft must register their names, physical and email addresses via an online database under new rules issued by the FAA.
Modernization
Navy drones still a work in progress
The new deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for unmanned systems is still exploring how best to deploy remotely guided vessels.
Digital Government
FAA drones task force recommends online registration system
As promised, a Federal Aviation Administration task force released recommendations that include requiring the operators of privately owned unmanned aerial vehicles to register with the government.
Digital Government
Commerce launches data start-up, SEA names interim leader and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
Digital Government
FAA drone task force moves ahead
The Federal Aviation Administration has named the government and civilian leaders of a task force in charge of coming up with a plan to register recreational drones by Christmas.
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