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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FAA Faces Tough Questions: Are AI and Job Cuts Threatening Airspace Safety?
Congress Questions FAA Staffing and AI Use Amid Growing Airspace Complexity July 2025 — As the landscape of aviation continues to evolve, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finds itself under growing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. Recent concerns focus on FAA workforce reductions and the agency’s increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, especially as … [Read more...] about FAA Faces Tough Questions: Are AI and Job Cuts Threatening Airspace Safety?
Energy Sector Looks Ahead to FAA Action on BVLOS Rule
Energy industry looks to FAA to finish work on BVLOS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Companies in the energy industry are eagerly awaiting FAA action on a final BVLOS rule, which they say could greatly enhance the safety and efficiency of their operations. Speakers addressing the opening day of the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas on … [Read more...] about Energy Sector Looks Ahead to FAA Action on BVLOS Rule
Executive Order Lifts eVTOL Stocks, Tackles Regulatory Barriers, but Leaves Technical Challenges
Market Reaction: eVTOL Stocks Surge President Trump’s recently signed executive order, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” has energized the urban air mobility sector, sending the stocks of major eVTOL companies such as Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Eve Holding, Blade Air Mobility, and others sharply higher in the days following its release. The order’s clear intent is to … [Read more...] about Executive Order Lifts eVTOL Stocks, Tackles Regulatory Barriers, but Leaves Technical Challenges
Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges
In a hearing before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), outlined critical updates and challenges in implementing the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. His testimony emphasized the urgent need for regulatory clarity, workforce development, and infrastructure … [Read more...] about Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges
