{"id":13923,"date":"2019-10-01T13:13:45","date_gmt":"2019-10-01T13:13:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/?p=13923"},"modified":"2019-10-01T13:14:20","modified_gmt":"2019-10-01T13:14:20","slug":"aerodefense-receives-safety-act-designation-from-department-of-homeland-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/index.php\/unmanned-systems\/aerodefense-receives-safety-act-designation-from-department-of-homeland-security\/%20","title":{"rendered":"AeroDefense Receives SAFETY Act Designation from Department of Homeland Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)\nrecently named AeroDefense\u2019s AirWarden\u2122 Drone Defense technology the recipient\nof the Developmental Testing and Evaluation (DT&amp;E) Designation under their\nSAFETY Act (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/prison-contraband-drone-delivery.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13925\" width=\"296\" height=\"197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/prison-contraband-drone-delivery.png 650w, https:\/\/stateaviationjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/prison-contraband-drone-delivery-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>US Congress created the SAFETY Act in the aftermath of the\nSeptember 11th attacks to encourage the creation and use of Qualified\nAnti-Terrorism Technologies (QATTs) and provide sellers of these products and\nservices liability protections. The SAFETY Act limits the liability of sellers\nagainst injury or damage claims alleging technology failure in the event of a\nterror attack. Similar claims cannot be brought against users of the QATT.\nDT&amp;E Designations are awarded to promising QATTs undergoing further testing\nand evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akmal Ali, J.D., Principal at Catalyst Partners, stated \u201cAs\nsomeone who formerly served as the Deputy Director of the SAFETY Act Office\n(U.S. DHS) and currently represents companies seeking SAFETY Act, I know how\nrigorous the DHS review process is. Not only does this SAFETY Act award tell\npotential and current customers that AeroDefense has an effective tool for\ncombating drone threats, but it also affords them a belt-and-suspenders\napproach to risk management and valuable liability protections.\u201d Linda Ziemba,\nCEO at AeroDefense, said \u201cWe are thrilled that DHS has placed their confidence\nin our emerging technology. Not only does their support validate our dedication\nto continuously improving the AirWarden system, but we are even more excited\nabout what this means for our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other drone detection companies have applied for the SAFETY\nAct, but AirWarden\u2122 is currently the first and only drone detection technology\nthat has received this high honor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safetyact.gov\/\">https:\/\/www.safetyact.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently named AeroDefense\u2019s AirWarden\u2122 Drone Defense technology the recipient of the Developmental Testing and Evaluation (DT&amp;E) Designation under their SAFETY Act (Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002). 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