Part 2 of DRONELIFE's Exclusive Series: The Human Edge: People, Perception, and the Future of Drone Operations As commercial drone operations become more complex, regulators around the world are working to address new safety challenges. Much of that effort has focused on aircraft, airspace, and beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations. Increasingly, however, attention is … [Read more...] about How the World Is Addressing Human Factors in Drone Operations
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Mind Over Drone: How Cognitive Load and Pilot Fatigue Are Reshaping Flight Safety
Part 1 of DRONELIFE's Exclusive Series: The Human Edge: People, Perception, and the Future of Drone Operations In this three-part DRONELIFE guest series, transportation and aviation experts Aloha Ley and Giovanni Carnaroli examine the human dimension of drone operations through the lens of current research and operational experience. Rather than focusing solely on technology, … [Read more...] about Mind Over Drone: How Cognitive Load and Pilot Fatigue Are Reshaping Flight Safety
FAA Data Shows Drone Sightings Near Airports Nearly Doubled in Second Quarter
After incidents, FAA warns against drones at airports By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The number of reported close encounters between drones and manned aircraft at U.S. airports almost doubled between the first and second quarters of 2026, according to FAA data. From April through June 2026, the FAA reported 601 drone sightings near airports, compared with only 320 … [Read more...] about FAA Data Shows Drone Sightings Near Airports Nearly Doubled in Second Quarter
FAA Investigating Reported Drone Encounter on JetBlue Flight Approaching JFK
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after the crew of a JetBlue flight reported striking what they believed was a drone while approaching New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 29. According to the FAA, the pilot of JetBlue Flight 948, an Airbus A321 arriving from Las Vegas, reported the encounter at approximately 3,000 feet while … [Read more...] about FAA Investigating Reported Drone Encounter on JetBlue Flight Approaching JFK
Danish Investigation Finds No Proof Drones Caused Copenhagen Airport Shutdown
Nine-month investigation underscores the need for better airspace awareness, not just more speculation News and Commentary. A nine-month investigation into the temporary shutdown of Copenhagen Airport last September has concluded without finding evidence that drones were responsible for the disruption. According to Danish police, investigators were unable to confirm that … [Read more...] about Danish Investigation Finds No Proof Drones Caused Copenhagen Airport Shutdown
