Tag: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Drone, drone, everywhere a drone
December 18, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
‘Twas the week before Christmas, and over our house, four drones were stirring, with suspicions aroused.
Like many of you who live in the northeast, these mysterious drones that continue to invade our skies are leaving me in an unsettled state of mind during the holiday season. And why federal authorities took so long to investigate the source of these drones really does not have me feeling festive heading into what is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year.
This modern-day...
DFR programs breaking new ground thanks to FAA waiver
October 23, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Axon has announced that the Campbell Police Department in California received a groundbreaking waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations as part of its Drone as First Responder (DFR) program.
Axon notes that this approval is the first of its kind to include nighttime operations and allows the Campbell Police Department to fly missions using Dedrone by Axon’s DedroneBeyond technology without...
SIA names Brett Feddersen as chair of SIA Counter-UAS Working Group
September 25, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Brett Feddersen – vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions – as chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group.
Today, many facilities are limited in their ability to establish counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) given the myriad of regulatory nuances and lack of a clear national framework for addressing the topic.
The SIA Counter-UAS Working Group was created...
D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir2 approved by FAA
July 25, 2024SSN Staff
RA'ANANA, Israel, and MCLEAN, Va. — D-Fend Solutions has received additional confirmation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for EnforceAir2, their counter-drone technology that provides protection from unmanned aircraft systems.
The FAA issued the confirmation following the completion of a series of evaluations related to airport operational continuity.
In communications with D-Fend Solutions, the FAA commented that, "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) evaluated...
Staying safe on the 4th of July, with drones
July 3, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Dedrone, a company that protects organizations from malicious drones through a customizable counter-drone solution, is highlighting the variety of security and safety issues for amateur and professional pilots this Fourth of July.
Many cities are opting for drone shows as a safer option than fireworks, which have been known to cause many safety issues ranging from injury, PTSD episodes, fires and explosive malfunctions. But even these newer and high-tech drone shows...
SIA, IBIA urge Congress to reject provision prohibiting TSA use of facial biometrics
April 30, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose a provision in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill prohibiting the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) use of facial recognition technology.
In an April 15, 2024, letter to Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science...
Magnasphere products complete nine-month National Safe Skies Alliance evaluation
March 20, 2024SSN Staff
WAUKESHA, Wis. – Magnasphere Corp. a Wisconsin based manufacturing company has announced that its Magnasphere Anti Cut/Climb System (MACS) fence intrusion detection system (IDS) and their MSK Radar motion sensor have completed a nine-month evaluation by the National Safe Skies Alliance at their outdoor security equipment test facility.
Magnasphere revealed that the Safe Skies’ evaluation report is currently available for distribution to qualified airport personnel at US commercial-service...
Hakimo and Convergint partner to deliver AI-powered security solutions
August 22, 2023SSN Staff
MENLO PARK, Calif.—Hakimo, a technology company dedicated to modernizing physical security through its artificial intelligence (AI) software, has announced a reseller partnership with international systems integrator Convergint.
The partnership will enable Convergint to offer Hakimo’s AI-powered security solutions to its customers across the globe.
The Hakimo platform uses computer vision and machine learning to automate the monitoring of physical security sensors such as...
Asylon Robotics flies multiple drones simultaneously in new BVLOS tests
August 9, 2023SSN Staff
NORRISTOWN, Pa.—Asylon Robotics, a provider of automated security drones and robotics, announced that it has completed a series of multi-drone flight tests supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to help define the next set of standards for safe beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations.
This significant development marks a major milestone in the company’s growth and reflects Asylon’s ongoing commitment to enabling drone operations at scale with...
Hakimo AI Solution completes test and evaluation by Safe Skies
December 16, 2022SSN Staff
MENLO PARK, Calif. – Technology company Hakimo’s AI solution has completed its operational test and evaluation by National Safe Skies Alliance Inc. at San Diego International Airport.
The evaluation report, SSDA—22-028 Hakimo Access Control Video Analytics – San Diego International Airport, was published in November 2022 and is available to qualified airport personnel at US commercial airports from the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) or by contacting anna.hamilton@sskies.org...