BVLOS
There’s More to VLOS Than Meets the Eye
It is every drone pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid helicopters and all other aircraft, as well as remain well clear of and not interfere with other aircraft operations
Regulations
Regulations
FCC U-Turn Allows Software Updates for Foreign Drones and Routers until 2029
Under the updated waiver, manufacturers of affected devices will now be allowed to continue issuing software and firmware updates until at least January 1, 2029, provided the devices had already been authorized for use in the U.S. before being added to the FCC’s “Covered List.”
Regulations
AirData UAV Joins the Commercial Drone Alliance
Part 108 introduces sweeping new operational requirements across pre-, during and post-flight documentation, personnel roles, risk-categorized operational areas, and mandatory continuous data reporting, and AirData's platform is already built to meet them.
Regulations
FAA Proposes Drone Flight Restrictions Over Critical Infrastructure
In addition to publishing rules to permit routine operations over people and at night, FAA continues to work with stakeholders to understand how integration affects aviation safety and efficiency as well as the safety of people and property on the ground.
Regulations
Beijing Bans Drone Sales as Rest of World Buys Chinese Drones
“What’s pretty notable here is that this is not just about regulating use but also about controlling the entire lifecycle—sales, transport, and storage—of drones,”
First Responders
DHS Issues C-UAS Equipment Placement Field Guidance for First Responders
As agencies nationwide prepare for major upcoming events, including the FIFA World Cup and America250, counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) planning has emerged as a critical priority.
Regulations
FAA Allows DoW to use Lasers to Protect Southern Border
Anti-drone lasers used near the southern border by the U.S. military and Homeland Security to combat cartel drones are safe and shouldn’t necessitate airport closures, the Federal Aviation Administration announced after a review prompted by airspace closures in Texas earlier this year.
Regulations
FCC Seeks to Expand Deployment of US-Made Drones
Stakeholders across the drone ecosystem - including manufacturers, operators, service providers, and investors - are invited to provide specific input and insight on the areas that have or will impact their investment in or commercialization of American-made UAS and C-UAS technologies.
Regulations
Speedbird Gains Brazil Approval for Urban BVLOS Drone Flights
For Speedbird, ANAC’s latest approval paves the way for the company’s delivery-drone operations to grow from limited pilot projects into scalable logistics networks.
Regulations
U.S. Government Cracks Down on Drones in Restricted Airspace
Penalties for flying a drone in a restricted zone can include significant fines upwards of $100,000, federal criminal charges, imprisonment, and the confiscation of the drone.
Commercial
Texas Sues Anzu for Selling China-Linked ‘Trojan Horse’ Drones
According to the petition, Texas officials contend Anzu’s drones are effectively rebranded versions of DJI products, using identical hardware, firmware, and software while marketing themselves as free from the risks associated with Chinese-manufactured drones tied to the Chinese Communist Party.
Commercial
DJI in Disguise? Suspicious DJI Clones Appear on the Market
The FCC banned all new foreign-made drones from being registered in the U.S. in late 2025, dealing a major blow to Chinese manufacturers like DJI. Newly founded companies like Xtra and SkyRover appear to be selling barely disguised DJI technology.