Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled the long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, marking a pivotal moment for uncrewed aviation in the United States. This proposed rule, once finalized, is expected to provide the regulatory clarity and operational framework that the commercial drone … [Read more...] about FAA Publishes BVLOS NPRM: A Watershed Moment for the Drone Industry
Drone Industry
Teledyne FLIR OEM Ends Sales of SIRAS Drone
Company Refocuses on Core Thermal Imaging and Software Technologies Teledyne FLIR to Discontinue SIRAS Drone Sales Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced that it will stop selling its SIRAS professional drone by August 31, 2025. The company will continue to provide warranty service, parts, and technical support for existing customers through September 30, 2027. SIRAS was first … [Read more...] about Teledyne FLIR OEM Ends Sales of SIRAS Drone
Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
Major Changes Coming to the Pentagon's Blue sUAS Drone Program The Pentagon is making sweeping changes to its Blue sUAS program that could transform how the military buys and uses small drones. These reforms, outlined in a new Defense Secretary memo from July 2025, aim to speed up drone purchases and support American companies while keeping our forces secure. What is Blue … [Read more...] about Pentagon Transfers Blue sUAS Program to DCMA, Opens Door to More Drone Companies
Department of Defense Accelerates Drone Procurement: A Game-Changer for Military Operations
The Department of Defense has taken major steps to speed up the purchase of uncrewed systems. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced sweeping changes on July 10, 2025, that will transform how the military buys and uses drones. New Policy Removes Red Tape Secretary Hegseth released a memo titled "Unleashing U.S. Military Drone Dominance" that eliminates many rules that … [Read more...] about Department of Defense Accelerates Drone Procurement: A Game-Changer for Military Operations
FAA Makes Significant BVLOS Progress, But Critical Gaps Remain in Achieving Scalable Operations
New OIG Report Highlights Achievements and Persistent Challenges in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Integration The Federal Aviation Administration has made substantial progress in advancing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, with approvals increasing from 1,229 in 2020 to 26,870 in 2023, according to a newly released report from the Department of … [Read more...] about FAA Makes Significant BVLOS Progress, But Critical Gaps Remain in Achieving Scalable Operations
