Register here to join the live broadcast on Tuesday, February 3 at 3 p.m. EST. The next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, a free monthly webcast co-hosted by DRONERESPONDERS and DRONELIFE, will take place on Tuesday, February 3 at 3 p.m. EST. This month’s session will spotlight aerial innovation and public safety solutions with a special guest from one of the most … [Read more...] about February Public Safety Drone Review: Gemma Alcock of SkyBound Joins the Conversation
Drones in the News
The Drone Industry’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Aircraft
Why Networks, Chips, and Trusted Infrastructure Will Decide Who Scales (News and commentary.) Commercial drones are increasingly shaped by forces far beyond the airframe. As governments tighten rules around “trusted” technology and assess the risks of “high-risk vendors,” it’s become clear that modern digital infrastructure is deeply interdependent. No single nation controls … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Aircraft
Ondas’ Optimus Drone Secures Federal Procurement Approval via DCMA Blue List
American Robotics' Optimus drone has achieved Blue List status from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), confirming its designation as a secure, compliant unmanned aircraft system for government procurement. The approval positions the Optimus drone within the Department of War's authoritative directory of NDAA-compliant commercial UAS, enabling federal agencies to … [Read more...] about Ondas’ Optimus Drone Secures Federal Procurement Approval via DCMA Blue List
Why the FAA’s Largest Reorganization Ever Matters for Drones and Air Taxis
FAA reorganization to pave the way for UAS, AAM airspace integration By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A major overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration, which Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday, is expected to pave the way for integrating UAVs into the National Airspace System (NAS), and ensuring that the FFA is ready for the introduction of … [Read more...] about Why the FAA’s Largest Reorganization Ever Matters for Drones and Air Taxis
FAA NOTAM Bans Drone Flights Near Moving Federal Assets, Prompting Civil Liberties and Operator Concerns
FAA’s ‘mobile’ NOTAM raises concerns for drone operators By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Civil liberties advocates and media representatives are raising concerns that a sweeping new FAA security policy, designed to protect federal law enforcement agents and their assets from potential harm from rogue drones could impinge on the constitutional rights of legitimate … [Read more...] about FAA NOTAM Bans Drone Flights Near Moving Federal Assets, Prompting Civil Liberties and Operator Concerns
