As lawmakers move to limit the use of ADS-B data for fee collection, the debate highlights broader issues around surveillance data, safety technology, and the future integration of drones into shared airspace. News and Commentary. Support is growing across the United States for legislation that would prohibit the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data … [Read more...] about Why the ADS-B Fee Debate Matters for the Future of Drones and Shared Airspace
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Grubhub and Dexa Launch New Jersey’s First Drone-Powered Food Delivery Program
Three-month pilot at Wonder’s Green Brook location will test drone delivery for local diners Grubhub has announced a new drone delivery test program in partnership with Dexa. The initiative will serve customers ordering from Wonder’s Green Brook, New Jersey location. The program marks the first time commercial drone technology will be used for food delivery in the … [Read more...] about Grubhub and Dexa Launch New Jersey’s First Drone-Powered Food Delivery Program
Preparing for the World Cup: Collaboration and Training Take Center Stage in Counter-UAS Planning
Public safety leaders discuss interoperability, information sharing, and operational readiness At the DRONERESPONDERS National Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, a panel of public safety, policy, and event-security leaders discussed the growing challenge of counter-UAS operations for large-scale public events. DRONERESPONDERS is a global nonprofit … [Read more...] about Preparing for the World Cup: Collaboration and Training Take Center Stage in Counter-UAS Planning
FBI Outlines Pathway for State and Local Counter-Drone Authority
Safer Skies Act and new federal training programs shape the future of counter-UAS operations for public safety agencies At the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference held in Williamsburg, Virginia on March 10, 2026, federal officials outlined how new legislation and training programs could expand counter-drone capabilities for state and local agencies. … [Read more...] about FBI Outlines Pathway for State and Local Counter-Drone Authority
Ukraine’s Drone Industry Is Breaking Its Dependence on Chinese Parts
As Ukraine builds domestic drone components under wartime pressure, the effort offers lessons for manufacturers navigating new supply chain restrictions. Recent reporting in the Kyiv Post and New York Times highlights Ukraine’s effort to reduce reliance on Chinese drone components. While the story is tied to wartime necessity, it raises an important question for the broader … [Read more...] about Ukraine’s Drone Industry Is Breaking Its Dependence on Chinese Parts
