FAA officials at Commercial UAV Expo discussed how regulation, information sharing, airspace modernization and security must work together as advanced aviation scales As the FAA works toward a regulatory framework for routine beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, the challenge goes beyond determining who can fly and under what conditions. At Commercial UAV … [Read more...] about Scaling Drone Operations Will Require More Than Part 108
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Headed to Commercial UAV Expo 2026? Keynotes, DRONELIFE, and Friends and Partners to Visit in Las Vegas
Commercial UAV Expo returns September 1–3 as major regulatory changes reshape the U.S. drone market. Here’s what the DRONELIFE team will be watching, plus where to find our friends and partners on the show floor. Commercial UAV Expo returns to Las Vegas September 1–3, bringing more than 3,700 commercial drone professionals and 240-plus exhibitors to Caesars Forum. This year, … [Read more...] about Headed to Commercial UAV Expo 2026? Keynotes, DRONELIFE, and Friends and Partners to Visit in Las Vegas
FAA Deputy Administrator Departure Highlights Leadership Turnover During Critical Aviation Reforms
Chris Rocheleau's exit comes as the FAA continues work on long-term safety and drone integration initiatives. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will see another leadership change as Deputy Administrator Chris Rocheleau steps down from the agency, according to Reuters. Rocheleau became one of the FAA's most visible leaders following the January 2025 midair collision … [Read more...] about FAA Deputy Administrator Departure Highlights Leadership Turnover During Critical Aviation Reforms
Civil Liberties Groups Warn FAA Drone Rule Could Restrict Journalism
Coalition argues the proposed Section 2209 rule should better protect First Amendment newsgathering while allowing security restrictions around critical infrastructure. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Citing the important use of drones in news-gathering, a coalition of civil liberties groups is advocating for changes to a proposed FAA rule designed to allow important … [Read more...] about Civil Liberties Groups Warn FAA Drone Rule Could Restrict Journalism
FAA Modernizes Airspace Management as Demand Grows Across Aviation Sectors
New FAA planning platform aims to improve management of an increasingly complex National Airspace System The Federal Aviation Administration has selected Air Space Intelligence (ASI) to support a major modernization effort designed to improve how the National Airspace System (NAS) handles growing demand from airlines, cargo operators, and emerging aviation sectors. The June … [Read more...] about FAA Modernizes Airspace Management as Demand Grows Across Aviation Sectors
