The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to exempt certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components that the Department of War (DoW) has determined do not pose unacceptable national security risks. The update follows a new National Security Determination issued to the FCC on January 7, 2026, clarifying portions of the agency’s … [Read more...] about BREAKING: FCC Updates Covered List to Exempt Blue UAS and Qualified Domestic Products, Releases Additional Guidance
BREAKING: FCC Updates Covered List to Exempt Blue UAS and Qualified Domestic Products, Releases Additional Guidance
Garuda Aerospace Opens Drone Battery Manufacturing Facility in Chennai, Advancing India’s Domestic Supply Chain Strategy
India continues to strengthen its domestic drone ecosystem, with a growing focus on building not only airframes in-country, but also the components that power them. That trend was highlighted this week as Garuda Aerospace inaugurated a new Drone Battery Manufacturing Facility in Chennai, alongside an expansion of its DGCA-approved Remote Pilot Training Organisation. The … [Read more...] about Garuda Aerospace Opens Drone Battery Manufacturing Facility in Chennai, Advancing India’s Domestic Supply Chain Strategy
Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
The Wildfire Aerial Response Safety Act (H.R. 6618) would require the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study examining how unauthorized drone operations interfere with wildfire firefighting operations. Introduced in the House on December 11, 2025, by Representative Janelle Bynum with bipartisan cosponsorship from Representatives Eli Crane, Joe Neguse, … [Read more...] about Proposed Bill Calls For FAA To Study Drone Incursions During Wildfires
Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan
Wingcopter’s long-range Wingcopter 198 drone will be deployed for aerial surveying in Japan under a new collaboration between ITOCHU Corporation, PASCO Corporation, and YellowScan Japan Co., Ltd. The partners have signed an MOU to apply the platform to disaster management, terrain mapping, and post-event restoration tasks. The Wingcopter 198 combines vertical takeoff and … [Read more...] about Wingcopter 198 Drones to Support Aerial Surveying in Japan
Industry Group Sounds Alarm on FCC’s Broad Foreign Drone Rule: Commercial Drone Alliance Weighs In
The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a leading advocacy organization representing domestic and allied UAS manufacturers and operators, has issued a detailed response to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent action adding foreign-made drones and critical components to its “Covered List” — a move that effectively blocks new foreign UAS from receiving FCC equipment … [Read more...] about Industry Group Sounds Alarm on FCC’s Broad Foreign Drone Rule: Commercial Drone Alliance Weighs In
