DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. Matt's done the deep dive on the BVLOS NPRM: here's his summary of what's most important for drone operators and businesses to know. DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about Matt Sloane Read the Entire FAA Part 108 NPRM So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Actually Matters
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America’s Drone Ecosystem at a Crossroads: The Dual Approach to Boosting Domestic Industry and Addressing Chinese Platforms
The United States is now taking its broadest, most coordinated action yet to shape the future of its drone ecosystem. Through a mix of regulatory restriction—the “stick”—and an array of market-building incentives—the “carrot”—federal agencies and lawmakers are pursuing their overarching goal: building a robust, innovative, and secure U.S. drone industry while reducing national … [Read more...] about America’s Drone Ecosystem at a Crossroads: The Dual Approach to Boosting Domestic Industry and Addressing Chinese Platforms
The LIFT Act: Finally Opening the Door to Routine BVLOS Drone Flights in the United States?
The “Leading Innovation in Flight Technology (LIFT) Act,” introduced by Rep.Jen Kiggans (R-VA) on July 24, 2025, aims to accelerate U.S. rules for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The measure would compel the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to set clear performance standards, use artificial intelligence to speed … [Read more...] about The LIFT Act: Finally Opening the Door to Routine BVLOS Drone Flights in the United States?
Tethered and Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of Battlefield Control
As radio-controlled drones face growing interference, Ukraine and Russia embrace fiber-optic UAVs for unjammable, high-precision operations. What Is a Fiber-Optic Drone? Fiber-optic drones are first-person-view (FPV) drones or loitering munitions connected to their operator by an ultra-thin fiber-optic cable rather than a radio link. These tethers, often stretching up to 20 … [Read more...] about Tethered and Unstoppable: How Fiber-Optic Drones Are Rewriting the Rules of Battlefield Control
US and Ukraine Move Closer to Landmark Drone Deal
Big Plans for Drone Collaboration The United States and Ukraine are in advanced talks over a new partnership that could change the future of small drones on both sides of the Atlantic. Leaders from both countries are working on a landmark agreement that would see the US investing in Ukraine’s rapidly growing drone industry in exchange for purchases of US weapons, potentially … [Read more...] about US and Ukraine Move Closer to Landmark Drone Deal
