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TSA to Begin Drone Detection Testing in July

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, May 25th, 2021

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TSA to Begin Drone Detection Testing in July

The Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) interface system that DTI equipment utilizes in displaying the UAS event data that is captured. Image: TSA

The Transportation Security Administration in early July plans to initiate testing of technologies for the detection, tracking and identification of small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) at Miami International Airport (MIA), the first of two airport testbeds being established for the counter-drone evaluations. Late this summer, TSA expects to begin work on a drone detection testbed at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). TSA on May 18 officially announced the selection of LAX as the second airport testbed although Darby LaJoye, acting…

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