Years, the market for commercial use has rapidly expanded due to the affordability and utility of drones that are readily accessible to government, to industry, and to recreational users. The faa estimates that by 2020, about 2. 3 million uass, including 1. 5 million recreational drones and model aircrafts and about 800,000 commercial uass, will be registered to fly in the u. S. Between 2016 and 2019, Airline Pilots reported on average more than 100 drone sightings per month to the faa. The increase in the number of uass operating in our airspace creates higher risk of rogue drones, either failing to obey safety rules or operating with nefarious intentions, threatening manned aircraft operations, airports, Critical Infrastructure facilities and high profile widely attended events such as sporting events, concerts and more. While most individuals operate their drones responsibly, we have already seen careless and malicious actors misuse these technologies to engage in reckless or crimin
Chairman peters drones readily accessible. The faa estimates by 2024 about 2. 4 3 million usafs including 1. 5 million recreational drums at model aircraft and about 800,000 commercial uafs will be registered to fly in u. S. Airspace. Between 2016 and 2019 Airline Pilots reported on average more than 100 drone sightings per month to the faa. Uass operating in our airspace creates higher risk of rogue drones, either failing to obey safety rules or operating with nefarious intentions, threatening manned aircraft operations, airports, Critical Infrastructure facilities and high profile widely attended events such as sporting events, concerts and more. While most individuals operate their drones responsibly, we have already seen careless and malicious actors misuse these technologies to engage in reckless or criminal activities. In september of 2017, a privately operated drone in brooklyn, new york was intentionally flown beyond the operators line of sight and collided with a u. S. Army bl
Chairman peters in recent years, the market for commercial use has rapidly expanded due to the affordability and utility of drones that are readily accessible to government, to industry, and to recreational users. The faa estimates that by 2020, about 2. 3 million uass, including 1. 5 million recreational drones and model aircrafts and about 800,000 commercial uass, will be registered to fly in the u. S. Between 2016 and 2019, Airline Pilots reported on average more than 100 drone sightings per month to the faa. The increase in the number of uass operating in our airspace creates higher risk of rogue drones, either failing to obey safety rules or operating with nefarious intentions, threatening manned aircraft operations, airports, Critical Infrastructure facilities and high profile widely attended events such as sporting events, concerts and more. While most individuals operate their drones responsibly, we have already seen careless and malicious actors misuse these technologies to en
Pentagon. Jen, what do we know . Trace, u. S. Officials say they believe that iran has forcibly taken yet another oil tanker against its will. We received this statement. Were aware of reports that Iranian Forces seized a British Oil Tanker, this is the second time in just over a week. The u. K. Has been the target of violence by the regime. The tanker is heading to iran and gone dark according to shipping officials that say they have lost contact with the ship, which was in the persian gulf passing through the strait of for muscle. The u. K. Security council is holding an emergency meeting to decide how to respond. We received this statement from the ships owners. Yesterday the iranian ney individual said they captured a united emirates tanker last weekend. President trump addressed the rising tensions moments ago. We hope for their sake, they dont do anything foolish. If they do, they will pay a price like nobody has ever paid a price. He spoke in the oval office not long ago. Trace