New Section 2209 NPRM would create a formal process for restricting drone flights near sensitive facilities The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially published its long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) implementing Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016. The proposal would allow certain critical infrastructure facilities … [Read more...] about FAA Publishes Proposed Rule for Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure
Drones in the News
Public Comment Window Closing: FCC Weighs DJI Challenge to Covered List Ruling
Public input period highlights ongoing divide over foreign drone policy and market access The deadline to submit comments on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) petition for reconsideration regarding DJI’s placement on the agency’s Covered List is May 11, 2026, marking a key milestone in one of the most consequential regulatory proceedings affecting the U.S. drone … [Read more...] about Public Comment Window Closing: FCC Weighs DJI Challenge to Covered List Ruling
“Much Bigger Than Stadiums”: Fortem CEO Raises Concerns Over U.S. Counter-UAS Gaps
CEO says counter-UAS protections don’t go far enough By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events, such as the FIFA World Cup, and critical infrastructure, from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or … [Read more...] about “Much Bigger Than Stadiums”: Fortem CEO Raises Concerns Over U.S. Counter-UAS Gaps
Beijing’s Drone Ban Goes Into Effect Today: A New Model for Urban UAV Control
China’s capital targets sales, storage, and transport as well as operations, raising questions for global drone policy Beijing has introduced one of the most comprehensive drone control regimes seen in any major city, but the story is not simply about banning flights. Effective May 1, 2026, new rules in China’s capital restrict not only where drones can fly, but whether they … [Read more...] about Beijing’s Drone Ban Goes Into Effect Today: A New Model for Urban UAV Control
What Starlink Actually Changes for Police Drones: A Look at BRINC’s Guardian
BRINC Guardian with Starlink: A New Standard for Drone as First Responder?Satellite connectivity, redundancy, and real-world range could reshape police drone operations At the recent Motorola Solutions [NYSE: MSI] Summit, DRONELIFE spoke with Blake Resnick about BRINC’s new Guardian drone and its integrated Starlink capability. The conversation pointed to a clear shift in how … [Read more...] about What Starlink Actually Changes for Police Drones: A Look at BRINC’s Guardian
