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.
Regulations
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.
Loitering Munitions - One Way Effector (OWE)
Russian Geran-2 Drones Made Almost Entirely from Western Components
The workhorse of Russia’s drone fleet — responsible for crippling Ukraine's energy grid and triggering a humanitarian crisis — is built with EU technology. Despite tightening sanctions, parts for the Geran-2 are still flowing into Russia with ease.
3D Printing
US Marine Designs Corps’ First NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed Drone
The HANX drone is the first of its type to be approved by both NAVAIR and meet current NDAA requirements. The Marine Innovation Campus has since developed a plan for in-house production of HANX, plus the framework for field training and curriculum.
Regulations
FAA and FBI Announce Strict ‘No Drone Zones’ for Super Bowl LX
The Super Bowl is one of just a few events where the FBI uses counter-drone protection. The restrictions bar drones within a 30-mile radius of the stadium up to 18,000 feet during the Super Bowl.
Regulations
US Exempts Some Foreign-Made Drones from Import Ban
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced that it is exempting imports of some new models of foreign-made drones and critical components from a sweeping import ban adopted in December.
Regulations
China Puts Drone Rules into Law as Low-Altitude Economy Takes Off
Beijing adopted sweeping revisions to its decades-old Civil Aviation Law on Saturday, formally bringing uncrewed aircraft such as drones under the national legal framework for the first time and signaling state support for the country’s rapidly growing low-altitude economy.
Regulations
AgEagle Aerial Systems Gets AUVSI Green UAS Certification
* AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc., a provider of best-in-class unmanned aerial systems, sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, announced it has been granted Green UAS certification from the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated
Regulations
‘Tis the Season for Drone Safety
If you are considering a drone as a holiday gift, the Federal Aviation Administration wants you and your loved ones to understand how to fly it safely. The FAA is again launching its 12 Days of Drones campaign to educate people about the rules, regulations and best practices of operating
Regulations
Australian Associations AAUS and ACUO Unite
The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) and the Australian Certified UAV Operators (ACUO) have announced an exciting new chapter for the uncrewed systems industry in Australia, uniting under a single banner to better represent and advocate for the sector. Effective immediately, AAUS will serve as the peak body for
Regulations
Japan Standards Association Publishes Standards for Drone Services
The Japan Standards Association (JSA) has announced the issuance of a Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) for drone service providers to define the processes and requirements necessary to ensure a certain level of quality in the services they provide. The draft of this JIS was developed by the Fukushima Innovation Coast