What will operators actually need to do differently under Part 108? The FAA's proposed Part 108 rule has generated significant excitement across the commercial drone industry. By creating a standardized regulatory framework for many beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, the proposal could reduce reliance on today's case-by-case waiver process and make routine BVLOS … [Read more...] about Beyond the Rule: Preparing for the Operational Reality of BVLOS
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FAA Deputy Administrator Departure Highlights Leadership Turnover During Critical Aviation Reforms
Chris Rocheleau's exit comes as the FAA continues work on long-term safety and drone integration initiatives. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will see another leadership change as Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau steps down from the agency, according to Reuters. Rocheleau became one of the FAA's most visible leaders following the January 2025 midair collision … [Read more...] about FAA Deputy Administrator Departure Highlights Leadership Turnover During Critical Aviation Reforms
Utilities Prepare for BVLOS While Navigating the Post-DJI Transition
Utilities face challenges in establishing drone programs By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill While the owners of electric utility assets were some of the earliest adopters of drone technology, they are facing new challenges and opportunities – such as the expected adoption of new beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) regulations and government pressures to adapt their drone … [Read more...] about Utilities Prepare for BVLOS While Navigating the Post-DJI Transition
NASA, UNOS and LifeNet Complete Successful BVLOS Drone Flights Carrying Human Kidneys
Study Examines Potential Role of Drones in Future Transplant Logistics All images, courtesy NASA. A new research collaboration between the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), NASA Langley Research Center, and LifeNet Health has demonstrated the successful transportation of human kidneys by drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS), marking a significant step in exploring … [Read more...] about NASA, UNOS and LifeNet Complete Successful BVLOS Drone Flights Carrying Human Kidneys
Wing and Walmart Add Seven New Drone Delivery Markets
The partners named Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Salt Lake City as the next cities to join the nation's largest drone delivery network. Wing and Walmart have confirmed seven new major metro areas as part of their ongoing rollout of the largest drone delivery network in the United States. The Wing Walmart drone delivery … [Read more...] about Wing and Walmart Add Seven New Drone Delivery Markets
