Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
DHS, Other Agencies Seek Law Changes To Intercept Drones
Interagency working groups reporting to the National Security Council have asked Congress to change wiretap and other prohibitions.
Gryphon Sensors displayed R1400+ radar for drone detection at InterDrone conference in Las Vegas. (Photo: Bill Carey)
Gryphon Sensors displayed R1400+ radar for drone detection at InterDrone conference in Las Vegas. (Photo: Bill Carey)

Federal agencies have asked Congress to change laws that prevent law enforcement departments from taking down small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) that present a threat, according to a senior official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The push comes as the Department of Defense (DOD) has issued guidance allowing military installations to destroy rogue drones.