Federal Agencies Issue Joint Advisory on Drone Rules

DOJ, FAA, the Department of Homeland Security and the FCC issued an advisory Monday on federal laws and regulations “that may apply to the use of capabilities to detect and mitigate threats” posed by unmanned aircraft systems. “As the number of drones in our airspace continue to rise, it is unsurprising that the availability of counter-drone technologies has likewise increased,” said Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen: “Because these technologies may be presented for sale without a full discussion of important legal requirements, this Advisory steps forward to provide an outline of the relevant legal landscape.”