WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following press release:

WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new enforcement initiative to resolve certain minor drone violations more quickly while maintaining safety.

The Drone Expedited and Targeted Enforcement Response (DETER) program supports President Trump's Executive Order on Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty, which calls for stronger enforcement of drone laws to protect the safety and security of the U.S. airspace.

"This program will further deter violations by ensuring swift enforcement action and reinforce the agency's commitment to protecting the National Airspace System." said FAA Ch...