FAA reorganization to pave the way for UAS, AAM airspace integration By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A major overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration, which Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday, is expected to pave the way for integrating UAVs into the National Airspace System (NAS), and ensuring that the FFA is ready for the introduction of … [Read more...] about Why the FAA’s Largest Reorganization Ever Matters for Drones and Air Taxis
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FAA Finalizes Permanent Flight Restrictions Near Reagan National Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an interim final rule permanently restricting certain aircraft operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), formalizing measures first imposed after a fatal midair collision in January 2025. Announced by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, the rule limits helicopter and powered-lift operations in a … [Read more...] about FAA Finalizes Permanent Flight Restrictions Near Reagan National Airport
SkyDrive Secures 20-Unit Order from Dubai’s AeroGulf Services
Japanese eVTOL manufacturer SkyDrive Inc. announced a significant commercial milestone, reaching a general understanding with AeroGulf Services Company LLC for the potential purchase of 20 SkyDrive SD-05 eVTOL aircraft. The agreement outlines delivery of 10 units in 2028 and an additional 10 units in 2029, marking SkyDrive's first detailed exploration of commercial parameters … [Read more...] about SkyDrive Secures 20-Unit Order from Dubai’s AeroGulf Services
Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Archer Aviation has announced partnerships with multiple U.S. cities to submit applications under the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), designed to accelerate electric air taxi operations across the nation. Established through President Trump's "Unleashing Drone Dominance" Executive Order, the program creates operational pathways for leading American eVTOL … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
How Semiconductor Innovation Is Shaping the Future of Drones
As the drone industry pushes toward greater autonomy, scalability, and integration into shared airspace, its dependence on advanced semiconductors is becoming impossible to ignore. In this guest post, Michelle Duquette of 3 MAD AIR explores why closer collaboration between the semiconductor and aviation communities is essential to address certification, supply chain resilience, … [Read more...] about How Semiconductor Innovation Is Shaping the Future of Drones
