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Welcome to your weekly news update, we have 3 stories for you this week, drone hits Robinson R44, 2024 NDAA signed with American Security Drone Act, and a Drone Rescue, lets get to it!\\n\\nhttps://droneadvocacyalliance.com

First up this week is one you\\u2019ve probably seen\\u2026 \\nA Robinson R44 Helicopter, operated by Leading Edge Helicopter Tours hit a drone at approximately 180 feet near KDAB.\\nIt\\u2019s unclear what phase of flight the helicopter was in, but it was able to land without any injuries.\\nThe incident occurred above the Daytona Beach Flea Market, in Daytona Beach, Florida while the UAS operator was flying a mission for a construction company.\\nAll current information points to the UAS operator having the valid permissions to operate at that altitude in that area. \\nThe replacement of the R44\\u2019s rotor blade is estimated to cost approximately $60,000.\\nBoth the NTSB and FAA were notified and we\\u2019re going to hold off on assumptions at this time, we\\u2019ll wait for the NTSB report to be released. \\n\\nNext up this week is the 2024 NDAA, which had the American Security Drone Act added as an amendment. \\nIf you\\u2019re unfamiliar with the ASDA, it aims to address cybersecurity concerns for drones used by federal agencies. \\nThe law defines aircraft as \\u201cCovered\\u201d and means they were made/produced in China. \\nThe ASDA does NOT ban DJI or Autel drones for recreational or commercial use. \\nThe ASDA does limit the use of drones that are made by a \\u201cCovered Foreign Entity\\u201d, but an exemption is in place if \\u201cas procured or as modified after procurement but before operational use, can no longer transfer to, or download data from, a covered foreign entity and otherwise poses no national security cybersecurity risks as determined by the exempting official.\\u201d\\nThis means drones with secure data modes, such as Enterprise DJIs, may be allowed to be operated by federal agencies and purchased using federal grants\\u2026. But\\u2026\\nLater in the law is a two year buffer, meaning for the next two years no federal agency may fly a covered aircraft, procure a covered unmanned aircraft, or spend federal grant money on the operation of a covered aircraft.\\nThere is NO limitation in the ASDA limiting public safety from spending non-federal money on these covered aircraft. \\nIf you want to get involved in opposing the ASDA as it currently stands, head over to the DAA and let your representative know.\\n\\nLast up this week is a drone for good story out of Weber County, Utah.\\nA foreign exchange student, Kai Zhuang, was reported missing by his parents in China, after they supposedly received a picture of him indicating he had been abducted and ransom was demanded.\\nDespite initial fears, there was no concrete evidence suggesting a forceful removal of Kai from his home.\\nUsing an M30T, the Weber County SAR team located Kai hiding in the mountains of Utah in a tent while fearing for his family\\u2019s safety. \\nIt\\u2019s unclear what actually caused the incident, but we\\u2019ll keep you updated if we see more.\\n\\nAlright, that\\u2019s it!

\\nHappy new year and we\\u2019ll see you Monday for the Live event! \\n\\nhttps://dronexl.co/2024/01/01/rescue-missing-student-dji-drone/\\n\\nhttps://dspalliance.org/what-the-2023-national-defense-authorization-act-means-to-the-uas-industry/\\n