At Commercial UAV Expo, Juan Plaza outlined how drones supported rescue, damage assessment and recovery after the June earthquakes, while warning that disaster response requires a plan for coordinating the aircraft overhead. When two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, drones were in the air within minutes. They gave authorities an early view of widespread … [Read more...] about Venezuela Earthquakes Show the Power of Drones, and the Challenge of a Crowded Sky
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California Passes 400-Foot Drone Restriction for Concerts, Raising FAA Pre-Emption Questions
AB 2113 would restrict unauthorized drone flights near large outdoor entertainment venues, but aviation attorneys say questions remain over state authority. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The California State Assembly has passed a bill that would prohibit the operation of a drone within 400 feet of an outdoor ticketed entertainment event or amusement park, but legal … [Read more...] about California Passes 400-Foot Drone Restriction for Concerts, Raising FAA Pre-Emption Questions
Commercial UAV Expo Announces FAA and EASA BVLOS Keynote for 2026
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
Europe’s Drone Disruptions Expose a Bigger Airspace Awareness Gap
Lack of airspace awareness creates problems for Europe’s airports By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A flurry of drone-related security incidents at European airports highlights the need for greater low-altitude airspace awareness across the continent, according to aviation security experts. In September Copenhagen Airport, one of Northern Europe’s busiest travel hubs, … [Read more...] about Europe’s Drone Disruptions Expose a Bigger Airspace Awareness Gap
Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea
News and Commentary. The Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249), currently under consideration in the U.S. Senate, is raising significant concerns across the commercial drone industry. The bill - another reboot of the Drone Federalism Act first introduced in 2017, and the bill of the same name first introduced in 2019 - would fundamentally shift the regulatory landscape for … [Read more...] about Proposed Drone Integration and Zoning Act (S.1249): Still a Bad Idea
