AB 2113 would restrict unauthorized drone flights near large outdoor entertainment venues, but aviation attorneys say questions remain over state authority. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The California State Assembly has passed a bill that would prohibit the operation of a drone within 400 feet of an outdoor ticketed entertainment event or amusement park, but legal … [Read more...] about California Passes 400-Foot Drone Restriction for Concerts, Raising FAA Pre-Emption Questions
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FCC Keeps September 2 Deadline for Comments on Proposed “Military-Grade” Drone Restrictions
DRONERESPONDERS and the Commercial Drone Alliance sought more time as the FCC considers restrictions covering foreign-produced UAS with thermal imaging, LiDAR, docking stations and other capabilities. The Federal Communications Commission has denied requests to extend the comment period on a proposal that could restrict the continued importation and marketing of certain … [Read more...] about FCC Keeps September 2 Deadline for Comments on Proposed “Military-Grade” Drone Restrictions
A Drone Factory at Sea: Firestorm Labs Tests Onboard Manufacturing with U.S. Navy
Firestorm produced more than 1,000 components for Squall UAVs and other critical equipment during a two-week voyage aboard the USS Essex. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With the goal of helping to ensure the U.S. military has rapid access to the tools needed to fulfill its mission, a San Diego-based manufacturer recently demonstrated its ability to manufacture UAV … [Read more...] about A Drone Factory at Sea: Firestorm Labs Tests Onboard Manufacturing with U.S. Navy
Airbound Raises $37 Million Series A and Plans 10,000 Daily Drone Flights Across Andhra Pradesh
The Bengaluru aerospace startup, led by Greenoaks with DoorDash participation, targets a payload-to-aircraft ratio three times better than industry norms. Bengaluru-based Airbound closed a $37 million Series A round on August 25, 2026. The aerospace company also signed a commercial drone delivery agreement with the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Greenoaks led the round with … [Read more...] about Airbound Raises $37 Million Series A and Plans 10,000 Daily Drone Flights Across Andhra Pradesh
FCC Proposal Could Bring Drone Software and Supply Chains Under Greater Scrutiny
Active FCC rulemaking considers hardware and software disclosures that could affect agricultural and commercial drone manufacturers A new FCC rulemaking could require drone manufacturers to disclose detailed information about the hardware and software inside their products. The Federal Communications Commission published its Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the … [Read more...] about FCC Proposal Could Bring Drone Software and Supply Chains Under Greater Scrutiny
