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Coronavirus Outbreak, Drones, the U.S. Power Grid: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the intensifying coronavirus outbreak, cyber threats from drones, the vulnerabilities of the U.S. power grid, and more.
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Mar 6, 2020

Terrorism Threat Assessment

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Approaching a 'New Normal': What the Drone Attack in Venezuela Portends
The attempt to assassinate Venezuelan President Maduro showed that drones are easy to use and difficult to defend against. Commercial off-the-shelf technology is easy to acquire. It is imperative that counterterrorism specialists begin planning a robust response to the threat.
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Aug 13, 2018
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Colin P. Clarke
Terrorism Threat Assessment

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Toy Drones and Twitter: The Ability of Individuals to Wreak Large-Scale Havoc
Lone wolves or small groups could use drones, virtual currencies, encrypted communications, and artificial intelligence for nefarious purposes. The threat is even greater when these technologies are used in conjunction with disinformation spread over social media.
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Jun 18, 2018
The National Interest
Colin P. Clarke
Civilian and Commercial Drones

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Drones Could Deliver Change to Africa
Drones could transform Africa's urban and rural infrastructure and enhance its agricultural productivity. But deployment of drones on the continent faces technological, economic, social, and legal, and regulatory challenges.
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Nov 17, 2017
Inside Sources
Shira Efron
Air Traffic Control

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How to Prevent Drones Colliding in Crowded Skies
The federal government should work with private firms to develop drone traffic management systems and test drone designs. This could help stimulate the development of drone aviation. It could also help modernize the air traffic control system.
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Sep 14, 2016
Newsweek
Kenneth Kuhn, William Welser IV, et al.
Civilian and Commercial Drones

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Regulating Drone Airspace Using 'Smart Markets'
With commercially operated autonomous drones potentially on the horizon, a policy problem is likely to emerge: allocation of scarce airspace and preferred flight paths. 'Smart markets' could help.
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Apr 19, 2016
TechCrunch
David Manheim, John F. Raffensperger, et al.
Air Defense

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Expect More Drone Use Like Recent Israeli Episode
Practically any country that aspires to an indigenous aviation industry (as most countries do, even if only for national pride) has a reasonably capable, medium-altitude unmanned drone system in development or flying already, writes Ted Harshberger.
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Oct 11, 2012
U.S. News & World Report
Edward R. Harshberger

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Source: The Hill

That secret agent job you might have imagined? There are days it is adrenaline-filled and even glamorous. It is also isolating and relentless. It inflicts mental and emotional costs. The consequences of ignoring those can be tragic, either individually or to the nation. Protecting the intelligence workforce can help protect us all.

Heather J. Williams

Acting Associate Director, International Security and Defense Policy Program

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Civilian and Commercial Drones

Coronavirus Outbreak, Drones, the U.S. Power Grid: RAND Weekly Recap

Approaching a 'New Normal': What the Drone Attack in Venezuela Portends

Toy Drones and Twitter: The Ability of Individuals to Wreak Large-Scale Havoc

Drones Could Deliver Change to Africa

How to Prevent Drones Colliding in Crowded Skies

Regulating Drone Airspace Using 'Smart Markets'

Expect More Drone Use Like Recent Israeli Episode

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