11-13-2017, 09:21 PM
DHS is putting out warnings and working with other federal agencies to try to prevent drones attacking manned aircraft or people. That's good.
The FAA already has regulations which would essentially prevent attacks by drones if everyone followed the laws (which, of course, is never absolute). https://www.faa.gov/uas/media/Part_107_Summary.pdf
I don't think the biggest challenge when it comes to drones will be continued enforcement of existing laws and regulations. Instead, I think the biggest challenge is going to be lifting some of the current restrictions for business purposes while minimizing the increased public safety risk in so doing.
Commercial drone use could really help some businesses make more revenue and be more profitable. But, that would increase legal traffic in air space, thus potentially making it easier for a bad guy (with access to commercial drones) to inflict intentional damage in a variety of ways.
I'm glad the agencies are considering all the angles and potential dangers before a disaster happens instead of after.
The FAA already has regulations which would essentially prevent attacks by drones if everyone followed the laws (which, of course, is never absolute). https://www.faa.gov/uas/media/Part_107_Summary.pdf
I don't think the biggest challenge when it comes to drones will be continued enforcement of existing laws and regulations. Instead, I think the biggest challenge is going to be lifting some of the current restrictions for business purposes while minimizing the increased public safety risk in so doing.
Commercial drone use could really help some businesses make more revenue and be more profitable. But, that would increase legal traffic in air space, thus potentially making it easier for a bad guy (with access to commercial drones) to inflict intentional damage in a variety of ways.
I'm glad the agencies are considering all the angles and potential dangers before a disaster happens instead of after.