The commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)/Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) a.k.a. commercial drone technology is becoming increasingly mainstream. As such, it is imperative for organizations to keep pace with the technologies currently in use and those being introduced.

For organizations considering adopting UAS technology and those currently employing UAS platforms, there are many risk and security factors that must be considered. This presentation addresses the emerging technology associated with commercial UAS, security and risk issues, while also addressing the critical questions an enterprise must consider prior to implementing and then managing a UAS program.

The presentation will examine the fundamentals of UAS operations, UAS/RPAS operational threats, data risks and security threats, UAS hacking tool capabilities, managing and mitigating UAS risks.

Additional discussion will focus will be on risk assessment, internal control, audit and assessment of the organization’s UAS program.

Please note that this presentation is not intended, nor designed, to review the specific aviation or related legislation for jurisdictions or entities, which may be operating outside of the preview and compliance requirements of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).