“Both T-UAT and 1090nano chipsets are capable of transmitting ADS-B messages at very low power, at a range of 0.01-0.25W, which translates to roughly 1-10 miles,” Beard added. “Our plans for 1090nano include incorporation into current and future certified 1090MHz Mode C and S transponders, as well as low power detection and avoidance solutions for UAS. We introduced a Patent Pending concept we dubbed Inert and Alert In March of 2018 that offers low power, spectrum saving and safety solutions. The release of 1090nano further broadens this concept.”

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“Both T-UAT and 1090nano chipsets are capable of transmitting ADS-B messages at very low power, at a range of 0.01-0.25W, which translates to roughly 1-10 miles,” Beard added. “Our plans for 1090nano include incorporation into current and future certified 1090MHz Mode C and S transponders, as well as low power detection and avoidance solutions for UAS. We introduced a Patent Pending concept we dubbed Inert and Alert In March of 2018 that offers low power, spectrum saving and safety solutions. The release of 1090nano further broadens this concept.”

Law enforcement could soon be able to shoot down citizen drones, thanks to a new bill that will likely be signed into law by Donald Trump within days.

The U.S. Senate approved the FAA Reauthorization Act on Wednesday. The bill includes new regulations for airports and airplanes, many of which relate to passenger safety—like one stipulation that establishes leg room and seat width measurements, and one that prevents airlines from removing passengers who have already been seated.

But the Act also addresses civilian drones. It states that the government can take control of, seize, or confiscate drones that are perceived to be a threat. Under the act, authorities can take down a drone without having a warrant.

TechCrunch reports that the Electronic Frontier Foundation and American Civil Liberties Union have criticized the bill.

An ACLU spokesperson told TechCrunch: “These provisions give the government virtually carte blanche to surveil, seize, or even shoot a drone out of the sky—whether owned by journalists or commercial entities—with no oversight or due process,” The spokesperson said the bill could interfere with journalists who want to use drones to report on events such as protests.

The EFF told the outlet that the bill is a threat to First and Fourth Amendment rights, namely freedom of speech and protection from warrantless seizures.

Reuters reports that officials expect President Trump will soon sign the bill into law.

Update: On October 5th, 2018 President Trump signed the 2018 FAA Reauthorization Act. Section 336, the “Special Rule for Model Aircraft”, is officially no more.