Regulators from the U.S. and European Union will close the September event in Las Vegas with a side-by-side comparison of transatlantic BVLOS rules. Commercial UAV Expo has announced its second and final keynote for the 2026 event, an FAA and EASA BVLOS keynote titled "Two Skies, One Conversation: Comparing FAA and EASA Approaches to BVLOS Drone Operations." The moderated … [Read more...] about Commercial UAV Expo Announces FAA and EASA BVLOS Keynote for 2026
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Commercial UAV Expo Releases 2026 Conference Program Focused on “Actionable Insights”
Community feedback shapes event agenda centered on real-world drone operations and practical takeaways Commercial UAV Expo has announced its 2026 conference program, highlighting a strong focus on practical education and operational experience for commercial drone professionals. The event will take place September 1-3 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. Organizers say this … [Read more...] about Commercial UAV Expo Releases 2026 Conference Program Focused on “Actionable Insights”
Parallel Flight Given FAA Exemption for Heavy Lift Operations
Parallel Flight Technologies has received a 49 U.S.C. §44807 exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration, authorizing domestic commercial operations of its Firefly heavy-lift UAS. The approval removes a critical regulatory barrier for the La Selva Beach, California-based company and its industrial customers. What the FAA 44807 Exemption Means The FAA's … [Read more...] about Parallel Flight Given FAA Exemption for Heavy Lift Operations
Building a Drone Safety Management System: The Four Pillars
A drone safety management system (SMS) is critical to building a culture of safety in the organization. Safety expert Fred Roggero explains how to develop an effective SMS. Don’t Fly Blind - The Four Pillars of Safety Management By: Dawn M.K. Zoldi (Guest Contributor) A solid Safety Management System (SMS) will drive an organization’s safety culture. A … [Read more...] about Building a Drone Safety Management System: The Four Pillars
Millions of Drones Are Flying Anonymously. What Will it Take to Build Trust into the Framework? The WhiteFox Policy Paper
The commercial drone industry knows that drone integration - the full acceptance of drones into the existing airspace management framework - is critical for expansion. We all know that airspace security - the ability to keep drones from flying by accident or intent - around protected sites is an important piece of the puzzle. Neither industry nor regulators, however, can see … [Read more...] about Millions of Drones Are Flying Anonymously. What Will it Take to Build Trust into the Framework? The WhiteFox Policy Paper
