A closer look at how spectrum policy and licensing could determine the future of U.S. drone operations The FCC is emerging as a major force in shaping the US drone industry. The industry was stunned when the FCC moved to broadly limit foreign drones and components. Now, the agency is considering other ways that its sphere of influence may impact the domestic drone … [Read more...] about The Real FCC Drone Debate: Who Controls the Airwaves?
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FCC Seeks Input to Advance U.S. Drone Industry
Public notice outlines questions about regulatory reforms, spectrum access, and innovation zones The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a new proceeding aimed at strengthening the U.S. drone industry. The effort supports a broader federal strategy focused on domestic production, secure supply chains, and expanded deployment of unmanned aircraft systems … [Read more...] about FCC Seeks Input to Advance U.S. Drone Industry
Photojournalist Challenges FAA Temporary Flight Restriction as First Amendment Violation
By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill A drone pilot has sued the FAA, claiming that an FAA temporary flight restriction (TFR) that restricts UAS operations above and near federal law enforcement operations is overbroad and violates the First Amendment rights of reporters covering government-sanctioned activity. Attorneys with The Reporters Committee for the Freedom … [Read more...] about Photojournalist Challenges FAA Temporary Flight Restriction as First Amendment Violation
Palantir, Ondas, and World View Partner on Multi-Domain ISR Integration
Palantir Technologies, Ondas Inc., and World View Enterprises have announced a strategic partnership to develop an AI-enabled operational architecture for multi-domain ISR missions. The collaboration connects stratospheric, aerial, and land-based systems into an integrated command and control network built around Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). World View’s … [Read more...] about Palantir, Ondas, and World View Partner on Multi-Domain ISR Integration
Fortem DroneHunter and TrueView Radar Join Lockheed Martin Sanctum
Fortem Technologies has announced a new contract with Lockheed Martin to deploy autonomous counter-drone systems for critical infrastructure protection. The agreement centers on integrating Fortem’s drone-focused hardware with Lockheed Martin’s Sanctum C-UAS Mission Management software. Autonomous Counter-Drone Systems for Infrastructure Fortem will supply its TrueView … [Read more...] about Fortem DroneHunter and TrueView Radar Join Lockheed Martin Sanctum
