Drones and National Security: The Regulatory Landscape
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On August 21, in a long-awaited action, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a Report and Order (Order) establishing rules to allow limited access to spectrum in the 5030-5091 MHz band for use by...more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is responsible for licensing the companies that charter private space transportation. To issue a license for commercial space travel, the FAA is required under the National...more
The military conflicts in Ukraine and Israel have highlighted the role that small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) might play in future conflicts. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 (the...more
This 4th of July, look up and you might notice something spectacularly different lighting up the night sky. The days of stunning displays that relied solely on the crackle and pop of fireworks are numbered. In a remarkable...more
In Long Lake Township v. Maxon, the Michigan Supreme Court had the opportunity to critically consider the extent to which property owners have an inherent right to prevent unwanted drone incursions into the airspace...more
While at first glance the Michigan Supreme Court case of Long Lake Township v. Maxon, appears to be a simple zoning dispute with a Fourth Amendment twist, the real impact of the case may ultimately fall on drones and air...more
Last week, a federal complaint was filed against Andrew Hernandez in federal District Court in California charging him with the unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft (or drone). The allegations against Hernandez include...more
Last week, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) released Cybersecurity Guidance: Chinese-Manufactured Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), which outlines the...more
Sports fans may recall a bizarre incident in November 2023 during the Monday Night Football Ravens-Bengals matchup- a small drone made an unexpected appearance overhead at the M&T Bank Stadium, causing chaos and two delays of...more
The Fifth Circuit’s recent decision in National Press Photographers Association v. McCraw threatens to dilute the First Amendment rights of photographers and filmmakers using uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), and undermine...more
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a district court’s 2022 ruling on the constitutionality of Texas Chapter 423 law (i.e., the drone law) which restricts the actions of drones. Nat’l Press Photographers...more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been working toward one goal when it comes to drones: get more of them safely in the air. However, right now, the FAA is without a permanent leader or a stable funding package....more
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Remote ID Rule (Remote ID) is a regulation that requires all drones registered with the FAA to be capable of broadcasting their identification and location information in real time....more
Two more companies will conduct drone operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). Recently, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved UPS Flight Forward and uAvionix for this type of operation in national...more
The FAA has just updated its policy statement regarding the legal considerations applicable to state and local regulation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Originally issued in 2015, the FAA “fact sheet” was intended to...more
The Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") released an updated Fact Sheet clarifying its perspective on the limits of state and local governments to regulate drones. ...more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently offered new guidance on the boundaries of federal, state, and local authority to regulate uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones). The FAA’s new analysis resolves several...more
Many of viewers watched as the U.S. military shot down a Chinese-operated high-altitude balloon on February 4, 2023. However, many were not aware of how the balloon was spotted or tracked prior to making the news. This...more
Despite the fact that the initiative of December 2022 to allow cabotage is on pause in the Mexican Congress, on March 28, 2023 President López Obrador introduced a new initiative that was published in the parliamentary...more
A pesar de que la primera iniciativa de diciembre 2022 para permitir el cabotaje se encuentra en pausa en el Congreso de la Unión, el pasado 28 de marzo de 2023 se publicó en la gaceta parlamentaria una nueva iniciativa del...more
El 1 de marzo de 2023 se publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación la Ley de Protección del Espacio Aéreo Mexicano (“LPEAM”), la cual entró en vigor al día siguiente. Dicha ley prevé principalmente lo siguiente: (i) se...more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering rules to enable wireless communications for drones (or unmanned aircraft (UAS)) operating in the 5030-5091 MHz spectrum band and is seeking comment on whether the FCC...more
In the wake of several high profile “close calls” and increased scrutiny from Congress, acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen has issued a safety “call to action” memorandum for the FAA. The memorandum acknowledges that we...more
The House is gone for a two-week district work period, although they still have planned field hearings across the country, including on federal energy production in Midland, Texas, and border policies related to rising...more