DHS Emerging Risk to Infrastructure from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

October 9, 2016

Emerging Risk to Infrastructure from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)

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Date: May 2016
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Originating Organization: Department of Homeland Security, Office of Cyber and Infrastructure Analysis
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Number of commercial and hobbyist sales is projected to nearly triple by 2020.

Exposed infrastructure systems and public gathering areas are vulnerable to UAV devices.

• UAVs provide adversaries with the ability to circumvent traditional physical security measures such as gates, surveillance equipment, and security guards.
• Exposed infrastructure systems (such as electrical transmission facilities, pipelines, roads, and bridges) and public gathering areas (such as stadiums and public assembly sites) are vulnerable to UAV devices

ALTITUDE

• Current FAA regulations prescribe a 400 ft. ceiling that is far below the true capability of these devices.
• Current technology devices available through retail, can reach an altitude of 1,600 ft.
• Cutting-edge technology devices available through retail, can climb to an altitude exceeding 15,000 ft.

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