Drone Advisory Committee Reveals Economic Plan for Unmanned Aircraft

By Nolan McKendry

The Center Square

The Louisiana Advanced Aviation and Drone Advisory Committee has outlined a statewide strategic economic plan aimed at preparing for the rapid growth of unmanned aircraft systems and advanced air mobility technologies.

Just a couple of hours before the committee met, Gov. Jeff Landry signed a law that will allow law enforcement to deploy "both kinetic and non-kinetic technologies to neutralize unmanned aerial systems operating unlawfully near high-risk areas such as schools, public events and critical infrastructure," the Governor's office wrote.

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