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Commercial Drone Alliance

FCC Keeps September 2 Deadline for Comments on Proposed “Military-Grade” Drone Restrictions

August 31, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 2 Comments

DRONERESPONDERS and the Commercial Drone Alliance sought more time as the FCC considers restrictions covering foreign-produced UAS with thermal imaging, LiDAR, docking stations and other capabilities. The Federal Communications Commission has denied requests to extend the comment period on a proposal that could restrict the continued importation and marketing of certain … [Read more...] about FCC Keeps September 2 Deadline for Comments on Proposed “Military-Grade” Drone Restrictions

FAA Clarifies World Cup Drone Restrictions, Creates Path for Authorized Flights

June 22, 2026 by Miriam McNabb 2 Comments

Commercial Drone Alliance says Part 107 and Part 135 operators now have a path to request approval The FAA is updating FIFA World Cup 2026 Temporary Flight Restriction NOTAMs to clarify that some drone operations may be allowed inside restricted airspace with authorization from the Department of Homeland Security, according to an update shared by the Commercial Drone … [Read more...] about FAA Clarifies World Cup Drone Restrictions, Creates Path for Authorized Flights

AirData Joins Commercial Drone Alliance as Industry Prepares for Part 108

May 7, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Company says its platform is built to support compliance and operational oversight for scaled BVLOS drone operations As the U.S. drone industry prepares for the FAA’s anticipated Part 108 rule, AirData UAV has joined the Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a move the company says will help support the next phase of Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. AirData … [Read more...] about AirData Joins Commercial Drone Alliance as Industry Prepares for Part 108

FAA Advances Long-Delayed Rule to Restrict Drones Over Sensitive Sites

May 5, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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Long-awaited proposal aims to balance security and access in low-altitude airspace The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to restrict unauthorized drone operations over certain fixed site facilities, marking a significant step in implementing Section 2209 of the FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of … [Read more...] about FAA Advances Long-Delayed Rule to Restrict Drones Over Sensitive Sites

Commercial Drone Alliance Calls for “Whole-of-Government” Strategy to Build U.S. Drone Industry

March 31, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

New white paper outlines policy roadmap following FCC action on foreign drones and components The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has released a new white paper outlining policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the domestic drone industry and reducing reliance on foreign components. The report, titled Advancing the Domestic Drone Industry, positions recent federal … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Calls for “Whole-of-Government” Strategy to Build U.S. Drone Industry

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