Drones
Georgia AG Chris Carr Ready to Shoot at Drones to Stop Prison Cellphone Smuggling
Prison contraband crackdown effort expands beyond jamming as drones draw scrutiny.
Drones
Drones and airborne transportation are one of many advances to come for smart cities and communities.
5G Wireless
FCC Expands National Security Role, Tightens Limits on Foreign Tech
Agency officials signal broader push into supply chain security and review of emerging technologies.
Public Safety
Defense Department Urges FCC to Oppose DJI Petition Over Security Risks
Pentagon says foreign-made drones pose ‘unacceptable’ national security risks.
State of the State
States Race to Win the Tech Economy in 2026 State of the State Addresses
Here’s what 30 governors said about broadband expansion, AI growth, and online child safety.
Drones
FCC Releases 'Drone Dominance' Public Notice
The FCC is looking for input on a variety of regulatory changes to support domestic drone production and usage.
Drones
21 State Attorneys General Call for ‘Multiple Means Necessary’ to Stop Prison Drone Smuggling
These states want federal agencies to give them ‘appropriate authority to address this modern threat.’
FCC
Chinese Drone Company Sues FCC Over Blacklisting
FCC argues it had no other choice because of national security risks.
FAA
FCC Seeking Comments on Licensed Spectrum Allocation for Unmanned Aircraft
Amazon began launch of drone deliveries in two U.S. cities late last month.
FCC
Amazon Asks FCC to Allow Drones in 60-64 GHz Band in Preparation For New Delivery Service
Limited customer-facing operations are scheduled to begin this year for Amazon’s drone delivery service.
Ziply
Crypto Regulation Bill, Ziply Fiber Acquires EONI, AT&T Tests 5G via Drone
Legislation introduced Tuesday would bring cryptocurrencies under the purview of the Commodity Future Trading Commission.
FAA
Aron Solomon: The New Horizon of Drones and Your Privacy
We have yet to wrap our minds around the impact of drones in our own lives and in society.
Drones
Int’l Ethical Framework for Auto Drones Needed Before Widescale Implementation
Observers say the risks inherent in letting autonomous drones roam requires an ethical framework.
Infrastructure
Verizon Expands 5G, U.S. And E.U. Diverge On Facial Recognition, New Drone Regulations
Verizon is expanding 5G in California and Texas, the U.S. and E.U. see differently on facial tech, FAA drone rules.
Justice Department
Aussie Law Would Make Tech Giants Pay For News, Loon’s Bubble Bursts, Peter Huber Dies
January 25, 2021—Australia’s Parliament is considering legislation that would require certain U.S. internet companies to subsidize local news content producers by imposing obligations such as payment for links to news content. The Australian government announced the legislation last month after an i
FAA
Amazon Has Ticket to Fly, Facebook Sharing Down Under, Apple and the App War
Amazon was granted an air carrier certificate by the Federal Aviation Administration on Saturday which should greatly further Amazon’s plans to launch drone delivery in the United States, report CNBC and CNN. The certification falls under part 135 of FAA regulations, and will allow Amazon’s drones t
FAA
COVID-19 Has Accelerated the Need for Drone Operations
June 15, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has made the use case of drone delivery services abundantly clear, said Lisa Ellman, founder of the Commercial Drone Alliance, on a FBCA sponsored webinar Monday. The healthcare industry has been one of the first to utilize commercial drones for better service.
