Funding supports 19 projects focused on detect-and-avoid, BVLOS communications, drone traffic management, identity verification and other technologies for UAS integration The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $12 million for 19 drone research and testing projects. The projects aim to support the safe expansion of drone operations in the National Airspace System … [Read more...] about FAA Awards $12 Million for Drone Research and Testing
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Proposed U.S.–Ukraine Drone Deal Reflects Ukraine’s Growing Defense Industry Role
The agreement could expand U.S. testing and production of Ukrainian technology as other countries build similar partnerships. Ukraine is ready to sign a drone defense agreement with the United States, according to CBS News. Sources told CBS the proposed deal would expand testing and production of Ukrainian defense technology in the U.S. The agreement has not been announced as … [Read more...] about Proposed U.S.–Ukraine Drone Deal Reflects Ukraine’s Growing Defense Industry Role
Bill Would Require Drone Operators to Acknowledge Safety Rules Before Their First Flight
House committee advances a proposal to put safety information in front of operators when they set up a new drone. More than 700 unauthorized drones were seized in restricted airspace during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the FAA. The agency had established nearly 250 temporary flight restrictions and warned operators to leave their drones at home. The seizure figure … [Read more...] about Bill Would Require Drone Operators to Acknowledge Safety Rules Before Their First Flight
Groups Ask Appeals Court to Review Rescinded FAA Drone Restriction
Amicus brief raises First Amendment questions about drone journalism as legal challenge continues Several civil liberties and photography organizations have filed a brief in a federal case challenging an FAA drone flight restriction that the agency later withdrew. The Electronic Frontier Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of the District of Columbia, National … [Read more...] about Groups Ask Appeals Court to Review Rescinded FAA Drone Restriction
FCC Clears Nationwide Test of Cellular Networks for Drone Safety
Temporary waiver will allow DOT to measure airborne wireless coverage for command and control, detect and avoid, Remote ID and other aviation applications. The Federal Communications Commission has removed a regulatory obstacle to nationwide testing of commercial wireless networks aboard drones and general aviation aircraft. The FCC order, effective September 11, supports the … [Read more...] about FCC Clears Nationwide Test of Cellular Networks for Drone Safety
