U.S. Government Cracks Down on Drones in Restricted Airspace
Penalties for flying a drone in a restricted zone can include significant fines upwards of $100,000, federal criminal charges, imprisonment, and the confiscation of the drone.
Penalties for flying a drone in a restricted zone can include significant fines upwards of $100,000, federal criminal charges, imprisonment, and the confiscation of the drone.
The service’s Rapid Sustainment Office, or RSO, is asking industry to submit ideas for creating expeditionary manufacturing equipment for producing and maintaining Group 1 and 2 drones—quadcopter-sized systems weighing up to 55 pounds—for reconnaissance, attack, and counter-drone missions.
"This strategic collaboration marks a decisive milestone in the evolution of joint Counter-UAS and layered homeland air defense for low-flying objects,"
The Ranger series of advanced radar systems has been shipped to more than 40 countries to strengthen force protection and increase stand-off range for securing borders, airports, seaports, and critical infrastructure.
This contract represents a decisive step toward the immediate strengthening of the Portuguese Air Force’s operational capabilities and the ongoing modernization of its air assets.