Category: edward markey

Senator calls on Tesla to make Autopilot safety changes

Post author By Randall
Post date January 25, 2020
Categories In Autopilot, ed markey, edward markey, gear, Model 3, model s, model x, Politics, Safety, semi-autonomous, senate, Tech, Tesla, Transportation

[ad_1] The senator also wanted Tesla to implement “backup monitoring systems” beyond the steering wheel torque monitor that checks for hands on the wheel. That would keep at least one system checking for driver attentiveness, and might reduce the chances of someone tricking Autopilot into staying active. At present, Autopilot will warn you if your […]

Senators urge FAA to complete remote drone identification rules

Post author By Randall
Post date April 29, 2019
Categories In drone, Drones, edward markey, elaine chao, faa, Federal Aviation Administration, gadgetry, Gadgets, gear, guidelines, identification, john thune, Law Enforcement, Politics, regulations, remote identification, Robots, Safety, Security, senator, Tech, Transportation

[ad_1] The Senators want law enforcement to be able to quickly identify drones and respond to illegal or unauthorized activity. As the two note in a letter to US Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016 directed the FAA to issue regulations for the remote identification of drones […]