Panel Discussion

Counter-UAS Law, Policy and Innovation

May 23, 2023 2:15pm

Colin Ross
Attorney Advisor, Office of Law & Policy, National Security Division
U.S. Department of Justice

Mark McKinnon
Partner
Fox Rothschild LLP

Lisa Ellman
Partner
Hogan Lovells
Executive Director
Commercial Drone Alliance

Jonathan Rupprecht
Esquire
Rupprecht Law

Moderator:

Patrick “Mike” Shortsleeve
VP DoD Strategic Development
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.

  • Current CUAS Laws and Policies
  • CUAS Legislative Efforts
  • Policy and Legal Challenges to CUAS Integration
  • Commercial Drone Alliance Priorities, Policy & Advocacy
  • What progress has been made on the Biden Administration’s Domestic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems National Action Plan?
  • What existing laws and policies currently impede government and law enforcement from conducting C-UAS efforts?
  • How can laws and policies help address counter uncrewed aerial system training, certification, and authorities?
  • How can responsible expansion of C-UAS authorities contribute to the broader federal program for safe and secure integration of the UAS into the national airspace?