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
Drones in the News
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
AirData Launches Public Safety Program as Drone Operations Become Core to Emergency Response
In an interview with AirData Founder and CEO Eran Steiner, the company discusses why infrastructure, transparency, and cross-platform support are shaping the next generation of public safety drone programs. Public safety agencies around the world are rapidly expanding their use of drones. From patrol support to search and rescue and fire assessment, unmanned aircraft are … [Read more...] about AirData Launches Public Safety Program as Drone Operations Become Core to Emergency Response
30,000 Attack Drones: Inside the Pentagon’s New Drone Dominance Strategy
Lawmakers and defense officials debate whether the U.S. is ready for large-scale drone warfare as the Pentagon launches a major procurement effort. Pentagon Signals New Demand for Low-Cost Attack Drones The Pentagon has launched a major effort to rapidly scale the production of small attack drones, signaling a shift toward mass deployment of low-cost systems on the … [Read more...] about 30,000 Attack Drones: Inside the Pentagon’s New Drone Dominance Strategy
