Working Group Unveiled at National Public Safety UAS Conference (NACON) WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — DRONERESPONDERS, the world’s leading non-profit program advancing public safety UAS, cUAS, and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), today announced the creation of a national AAM Working Group designed to help public safety agencies understand, prepare for, and help shape the rapidly evolving advanced air mobility and unmanned traffic management (UTM) landscape across the United States.

Strategic Partnership Will Advance Interoperability between Drone as First Responder and RTCC Operations across the U.S. SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The National Real Time Crime Center Association (NRTCCA) today announced a strategic partnership with DRONERESPONDERS, uniting two national leaders in public safety innovation to maximize the operational benefits of integrating Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs with real-time crime center (RTCC) operations. The collaboration wi

DRONERESPONDERS has identified a technology glitch through some search engines indicating that tickets are sold out for NACON, WHICH IS INCORRECT. However, tickets are selling quickly and have sold out every year of the conference. To register, use the following link: https://www.droneresponders.org/nacon

This is applicable to ALL drone operations.

https://home.army.mil/meade/4217/4611/6153/UAS_Incident_Report_Questionnaire_10.2.2024.pdf

Public Safety Small Drone Playbook https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/2024-ASH-026_Public_Safety_Playbook_st11_0.pdf

As many agencies across the country prepare for major upcoming events—including the FIFA World Cup and America250—counter‑UAS planning has become an increasingly important focus area. Recently, DHS has been working closely with eight of the eleven World Cup host cities to evaluate sensor locations, conduct site surveys, and refine operational plans. During these efforts, DHS teams have had extensive conversations with state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners abou

The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a flight restriction that had grounded all flights to and from El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday, after previously warning that the U.S. government "may use deadly force" against any aircraft in violation.

The FAA has issued NOTAM FDC 6/4375, replacing FDC 5/6378, to reinforce national security protections around critical federal facilities and mobile assets. This directive establishes strict stand-off distances for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operating near Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and United States Coast Guard (USCG) assets—including vessels, convoys, and their escorts.