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Congress asks FAA how it will track and counter drones as UAS operations surge
Summary
Members pressed the FAA on its ability to count, track and mitigate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in U.S. airspace; the agency said it is expanding drone-detection testing, working on UAS traffic management and coordinating with DHS, DOD and law enforcement on mitigation tools.
Lawmakers pressed Acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau about drone detection, UAS traffic management and national security risks as drone operations increase and commercial uses expand.
Why it matters: Rapid growth in unmanned aircraft operations raises concerns about airspace safety, possible malicious use and the need for detection and mitigation capability integrated into the National Airspace System.
Representative Gonzales and others asked whether the FAA can identify “how many drones were in U.S. airspace yesterday.” Rocheleau answered that the FAA does not currently…
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