The FAA is working on a technology that will let them take over rogue drones in a five mile radius around airports

This new technology uses remote drones radio signals to detect them when flying in no-fly areas. They are partnering with Arlington, Virginia based Information Technology company CACI to produce this technology. In a recent statement the FAA said they “signed an agreement this week to assess the safety and security capabilities of CACI’s product.”

Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, who has spoken with the company’s experts, said he was told the tracking technology “can pinpoint the drone operator and “force the drone to land.”

When speaking about the need for this product and the growing number of reported drone sightings per month the FAA was quoted as saying “One hundred a month… that’s 1,200 a year… and so far you’ve cited there’s been about 20 enforcement actions. That seems very low”

The FAA does not yet know how many or which airports they will test the new technology at.

What do you think of this new technology?
Do you see it as a good or bad thing for drone enthusiasts?
Does knowing this can be done make you feel safer?

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