Military officials have warned against trying to fly commercial drones to the facility. The Federal Aviation Administration has designated DoD facilities as off limits for all unmanned drones, which has potential implications.
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Fort Knox, Kentucky — As commercial drones continue to grow in popularity in the United States, Army officials are disseminating information that all attempts to invade military airspace using these devices will be met by countermeasures.
While the details of these measures and contextual plans remain categorized, it is public knowledge that Pentagon officials intend to thwart what they call the Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System (sUAS).
“Department store [of Defense] According to an online DoD white paper, more and more sUAS share air with Pentagon aircraft, operate in Pentagon facility airspace, and are employed by Pentagon enemies in an environment of personnel, facilities, and assets. Need to be protected and defended.title Counter small unmanned aerial vehicle system strategy..
In that document, Pentagon officials counter-small unmanned the Ministry of the Army with the mission of the then Secretary of Defense to establish a joint C-sUAS office in 2019 to lead, synchronize and direct everything. He explained that he had appointed an executive agent for the aircraft system. Activities “to promote the unification of efforts of the entire department”.
One concern is that drones can be armed and sent to targeted facilities and personnel by post to critical locations. It can also be used to monitor the installation. As a result, Army leaders are empowered to do what is necessary to protect their military assets.
“The Army’s facilities are the foundation of the Army’s preparation,” said the US Army’s Weapons and Supplies Command. “To protect our people, missions and assets, the commander is authorized to have the ability to damage, destroy, seize, or invalidate unauthorized unmanned aerial vehicles.”
Authorities warn that the impact of flying a drone on the facility is not limited to the aircraft itself.
“Unmanned aerial vehicle operators who violate the Federal Aviation Administration’s flight restrictions may be subject to enforcement measures, including potential civil penalties and criminal accusations.”
Fort Knox officials say there were rare attempts to fly the drone into the installation. As a result, Army leaders are seeking help from post workers to report sightings.
“If you see something, say something,” says Army officials. “Unmanned aerial vehicle systems can monitor, disrupt, or attack Army assets.
“It is everyone’s responsibility to report all sightings of unmanned aerial vehicle systems.”
Since 2016, most drones manufactured in the United States have been modified to return to pilots if they get too close to military installations.
Commercial drones over £ 0.55 must be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration. However, admins have stated on their website how to register your drone | The Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov) has stated that all drone manufacturers will have “embedded standard remotes” in their drones until September 16th. You need to make sure that the “ID” is attached.
The reason given is that the FAA considers drones to be the latest members of the National Airspace System.
Similarly, all drone pilots who need to register their drone will need to upgrade their drone to fly according to remote ID rules by September 16, 2023. On the FAA website, “Remote ID is the ability provided by a drone in flight. Identification and location information that other parties can receive.”
In other words, according to the FAA, “remote IDs are controlled by the FAA, law enforcement agencies, and other federal agencies if the drone appears to be flying in an unsafe way or is not allowed to fly. It will help you find the station. ” “Remote IDs also lay the security and security foundations needed for more complex drone operations.”
While many of these new regulations and laws are intended for routine use in non-military environments, Fort Knox Garrison’s counterterrorism officer Mike Morrison gives a much simpler answer for military installations. Said to have.
The installation is a drone-free zone, “Morison said. “Here, all unauthorized unmanned drones are prohibited.”