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[Read More](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/uafr-for-defense-contractors) [![A Guide to UAFR Eligibility for Energy Sector Facilities](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/hubfs/UAFR%20emergency%20services%20sector%20requirements.png)](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/uafr-energy-sector-requirements) ![Nicholas Gambino, AeroDefense Marketing Team](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/28b492a137693764217d383d343ede04) By [Nicholas Gambino, AeroDefense Marketing Team](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/author/nicholas-gambino) July 30, 2026 [Protecting Critical Infrastructure](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/tag/protecting-critical-infrastructure) ### [A Guide to UAFR Eligibility for Energy Sector Facilities](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/uafr-energy-sector-requirements) Summary: The FAA's proposed Unmanned Aircraft Flight Restriction (UAFR) gives certain energy sector facilities a formal way to restrict unknown drone activity above their property. [Read More](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/uafr-energy-sector-requirements) [![Port Security Grant Program for Drone Detection: How to Secure Funding](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/hubfs/Port%20Security%20Grant%20Program%20for%20drone%20detection.jpeg)](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/port-security-grant-program-for-drone-detection) ![Anna Sabryan, AeroDefense Sr Marketing Manager](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/hubfs/447641725_10231170333017416_708328601035614619_n.jpg) By [Anna Sabryan, AeroDefense Sr Marketing Manager](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/author/anna-sabryan) June 24, 2026 [Protecting Critical Infrastructure](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/tag/protecting-critical-infrastructure) ### [Port Security Grant Program for Drone Detection: How to Secure Funding](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/port-security-grant-program-for-drone-detection) Summary: The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) for drone detection provides competitive federal funding to port authorities, facility operators, and government agencies to strengthen maritime ... [Read More](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/port-security-grant-program-for-drone-detection) [![FAA Drone Restrictions for Critical Infrastructure: Navigating the May 2026 UAFR Proposal](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/hubfs/faa-drone-restrictions-for-critical-infrastructure%20(1).png)](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/faa-drone-restrictions-for-critical-infrastructure) ![Lexi Rinaudo AeroDefense Chief Marketing Officer](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/hubfs/Lexi.jpg) By [Lexi Rinaudo AeroDefense Chief Marketing Officer](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/author/lexi-rinaudo) May 20, 2026 [Protecting Critical Infrastructure](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/tag/protecting-critical-infrastructure) ### [FAA Drone Restrictions for Critical Infrastructure: Navigating the May 2026 UAFR Proposal](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/faa-drone-restrictions-for-critical-infrastructure) Summary: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) drone restrictions for critical infrastructure could include strict federal mandates under a newly proposed May 2026 airspace framework. [Read More](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/faa-drone-restrictions-for-critical-infrastructure) [![Drone Detection for Utilities: Why Airspace Awareness Is Essential for Grid Resilience](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/hubfs/Drone%20Detection%20for%20Utilities.jpeg)](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/drone-detection-for-utilities) ![Anna Sabryan, AeroDefense Sr Marketing Manager](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/hubfs/447641725_10231170333017416_708328601035614619_n.jpg) By [Anna Sabryan, AeroDefense Sr Marketing Manager](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/author/anna-sabryan) April 15, 2026 [Protecting Critical Infrastructure](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/tag/protecting-critical-infrastructure) ### [Drone Detection for Utilities: Why Airspace Awareness Is Essential for Grid Resilience](https://blog.aerodefense.tech/drone-detection-for-utilities) Summary: Drone detection for utilities has become essential as drones introduce new risks to critical infrastructure, from accidental intrusions to intentional surveillance or disruption. 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