March 17, 2015
Todd Humphreys, an expert on UAV security and assistant professor at The University of Texas Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, will be testifying before U.S. Congress this Wednesday, March 18, 2015 beginning at 9:00 a.m. (CDT).
He has been called to testify before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency on “Unmanned Aerial System Threats: Exploring Security Implications and Mitigation Technologies.”
Invited Witnesses Include:
• Dr. Todd E. Humphreys, Assistant Professor, Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin
• Major General Frederick Roggero, USAF (ret), President and Chief Executive Officer, Resilient Solutions, Ltd.
• Chief Richard Beary, President, International Association of Chiefs of Police
Subcommittee Chairman Scott Perry, R-Pa., on the hearing: “The proliferation of small unmanned aerial systems in the U.S. is coming. But are we ready to deal with the threats that could come with this emerging technology? Recent incidents like the quadcopter that crashed at the White House and drones flying over Paris landmarks raise concerns. Our hearing will examine the security issues associated with opening American airspace to drones and possible solutions for homeland security and law enforcement to deal with any challenges.”
