Cybersecurity, Commercial Use

AUVSI and DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit Announce Collaboration for Cyber Standards for Drones

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 10/13/2022

The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world’s leading trade association for drones and other autonomous vehicles, announced a collaboration with the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Defense...more

Cybersecurity Considerations for Drones

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 11/8/2019

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates that by 2023 there will be more than 835,000 commercial drones in the United States. As the use of drones for many commercial purposes (such as aerial inspections, utility...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - August 2018 #5

Robinson & Cole LLP on 9/4/2018

It has been reported that a hacker was able to break into the servers of TheTruthSpy, a company that is described as “one of the most notorious stalkerware companies out there” (Motherboard, August 2018) and was able to steal...more

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - August 2018 #4

Robinson & Cole LLP on 8/27/2018

A new ransomware, dubbed “Ryuk,” has surfaced in the last few weeks and is said to be targeting large organizations in the United States. The attackers behind Ryuk have reportedly made more than $640,000 in just two weeks,...more

Congress Evaluates Regulatory Path Forward for Integrating Drones

Latham & Watkins LLP on 8/16/2018

Recent hearings on Capitol Hill highlight issues requiring attention before the drone industry can fully realize its economic value. The value of the commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS or drone) industry has grown to...more

Drones And Cybersecurity Concerns

Fox Rothschild LLP on 8/23/2017

Earlier this month, the U.S. Army discontinued the use of DJI drones due to concerns over cybersecurity. This follows NASA and the Department of Energy who also prohibit the use of DJI drones for similar reasons. ...more

U.S. Army Issues Memorandum Banning Use of DJI Products Due to Cybersecurity Issues

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 8/14/2017

Last week, the U.S. Army issued a memorandum discontinuing the use of DJI drone products due to cybersecurity concerns. The memorandum said, “Due to increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities associated with DJI products,...more

The Robins Kaplan Insurance Insight - Vol. 1, No. 1

Robins Kaplan LLP on 1/24/2017

Welcome to our newest publication, The Robins Kaplan Insurance Insight. Our goal is to deliver practical content to help you navigate the current challenges and latest developments in the insurance industry. This newsletter...more

Hackers Cause Consumer Drones to Fall from the Sky

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider on 11/3/2016

Last week at the PacSec security conference held in Tokyo, a new device capable of fully infiltrating radio-controlled drones was unveiled by researchers. This new device exploits a vulnerability in the frequency-hopping...more

Who’s to Blame When No One is Manning the Ship?

Zelle LLP on 10/4/2016

Like it or not, technology is creeping into virtually every aspect of our daily lives. In fact, some people are so psychologically attached to their smartphones, that cellphone addiction has been given a clinical name,...more

New Federal Drone Regulations Leave Unanswered Questions

Carlton Fields on 8/9/2016

The Federal Aviation Administration Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 (“FAA Reauthorization”) was signed into law July 15. The FAA Reauthorization contained at least five sections directed specifically at unmanned...more

Commercial Drones Set To Take Flight

Snell & Wilmer on 6/30/2016

On June 21, 2016, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) unveiled a landmark set of new rules for the commercial operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), more popularly known as drones. The new rules will take...more

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