AIRPORTS FACE LEGAL, POLICY HURDLES IN COUNTERING CHRONIC DRONE THREAT

AIRPORTS FACE LEGAL, POLICY HURDLES IN COUNTERING CHRONIC DRONE THREAT

This podcast from Transport Security International Magazine highlights the increasing threat of drones to airport safety and security. Despite advances in counter-drone technology, legal and policy hurdles obstruct airports’ ability to effectively mitigate this threat. Confusion surrounding jurisdictional responsibilities, conflicting regulations, and liability concerns leave airports and law enforcement agencies with limited options to address drone incursions. The podcast examines existing counter-drone technologies and analyses the ongoing efforts by Interpol, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to develop strategies and deploy countermeasures to combat drone threats at airports.