Date/Time: Tuesday, February 13 at 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET Webinar Description: Join UAS and Counter-UAS industry professionals and others involved in the progression of UAS and Counter-UAS legislation in the United States. Learn about the current status of pending UAS and Counter-UAS legislation, perspectives from security and industry professionals, and how you can stay informed and increase your voice in the industry. This webinar is free and is co-hosted by AUVSI and C-UAS Hub. Speakers:

Ilana Brodesky, Aviation Business Development Director, and Mark Rutherford, Director for UK Airports & Government Business at D-Fend Solutions both join Dawn this week on the Dawn of Drones Podcast, as we continue "Innovation Month," sponsored by Carahsoft.

D-Fend Solutions, the leading counter-drone cyber-takeover technology provider, joins the Dawn of Drones for Part 2 of the company’s 4-part series across the Dawn of Drones. On this episode during Support to Critical Infrastructure Month sponsored by SAIC, D-Fend Solutions General Manager, Danny Rajan, joins Dawn to discuss the current challenges to protect critical infrastructure and other sensitive sites against current and emerging drone threats. Danny will also discuss recent dangerous drone incidents in the U.S., and D-Fend’s recently expanded presence and ambitious U.S. growth plans and strategy, including deepened professional services, implementation support and integration partnerships in contribution to a multilayered defense.  

On June 8, 2023, AUVSI attended and exhibited at the 2023 Airspace Awareness and Protection Conference, co-hosted by Xelevate and C-UAS Hub in Leesburg, Virginia. Elizabeth Sila, Government Affairs Coordinator for AUVSI, delivered remarks on the secure integration of drones into the national airspace system. Below is a summary of her remarks: