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What Can Cities Regulate About Drone Delivery?

September 28, 2026 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

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Colorado proposal focuses on launch hubs as FAA authority limits local control of aircraft operation The City of Northglenn, Colorado, is considering new rules for commercial drone delivery hubs as the industry expands across the United States. The proposal is notable for what it would regulate, and what city officials acknowledge they cannot regulate. Northglenn … [Read more...] about What Can Cities Regulate About Drone Delivery?

Another Missed Deadline: The BVLOS NPRM Still Awaits Publication

July 7, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 3 Comments

(News and Commentary) Today marks exactly 31 days since President Trump's executive orders on drone technology were published, making this the first day past the ambitious 30-day deadline for the FAA to issue the much-anticipated Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). As the drone industry holds its collective breath, the question remains: is … [Read more...] about Another Missed Deadline: The BVLOS NPRM Still Awaits Publication

The FAR Part 5 Final Rule: A New Era for Drone Safety and Compliance

May 12, 2024 by Miriam McNabb 3 Comments

Flytrex gets FAA Approval, Flytrex funding Flytrex gets FAA approval for drone delivery

Exploring the FAR Part 5 Final Rule: Enhancing Drone Safety and Compliance by DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi Stay tuned for the upcoming Weekly Wings Podcast, a discussion of trends and technology from the pilot’s point of view.  Hosted by Paul Rossi on DRONELIFE.com!  As an aviation enthusiast and an active participant in the ever-evolving drone industry, … [Read more...] about The FAR Part 5 Final Rule: A New Era for Drone Safety and Compliance

Why Doesn’t Amazon Deliver my Stuff via Drone? An Interview with Colin Snow on Drone Delivery

December 6, 2018 by Miriam McNabb 20 Comments

Amazon's drone delivery

While Amazon and Google compete to be first in the skies, amidst all the hype many communities are wondering just how long it will be before their holiday gifts can be ordered at 11:30 pm on December 24 - and still arrive via drone before Christmas.  DRONELIFE checked in with industry expert Colin Snow, the Drone Analyst®, for his thoughts on drone delivery. DroneLife: Drone … [Read more...] about Why Doesn’t Amazon Deliver my Stuff via Drone? An Interview with Colin Snow on Drone Delivery

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