S.O. 3379 - Temporary Cessation of Non-Emergency Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fleet Operations

THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR

WASHINGTON

ORDER NO. 3 3 7 9

Subject: Temporary Cessation of Non-Emergency Unmanned Aircraft Systems Fleet Operations

Sec. 1 Purpose. This Order is intended to better ensure the cybersecurity and supply of American technology of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) procured for use and operation in support of the Department of the Interior's (Department) mission. Protecting America' s national treasures and
critical resources requires a sustained effort to securely access, collect, and maintain information, much of which is sensitive.

Read the full SO:  Signed So 3379 Uas Updated 10 6 2020-508 [pdf]

Read the DOI Press Release: Secretary Bernhardt Signs Order Grounding Interior's Drone Fleet for Non-Emergency Operations