After incidents, FAA warns against drones at airports By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The number of reported close encounters between drones and manned aircraft at U.S. airports almost doubled between the first and second quarters of 2026, according to FAA data. From April through June 2026, the FAA reported 601 drone sightings near airports, compared with only 320 … [Read more...] about FAA Data Shows Drone Sightings Near Airports Nearly Doubled in Second Quarter
Drone Regulations
FAA Investigating Reported Drone Encounter on JetBlue Flight Approaching JFK
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after the crew of a JetBlue flight reported striking what they believed was a drone while approaching New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on June 29. According to the FAA, the pilot of JetBlue Flight 948, an Airbus A321 arriving from Las Vegas, reported the encounter at approximately 3,000 feet while … [Read more...] about FAA Investigating Reported Drone Encounter on JetBlue Flight Approaching JFK
ANRA Technologies Surpasses 55,000 Commercial Drone Operations Per Month
ANRA says its Mission Manager X platform now supports more than 1,800 BVLOS commercial drone operations per day across delivery, utilities, and public sector missions. ANRA Technologies has announced that its Mission Manager X (MMX) platform now enables more than 55,000 commercial drone operations each month across the United States, equating to more than 1,800 operations per … [Read more...] about ANRA Technologies Surpasses 55,000 Commercial Drone Operations Per Month
Beyond the Numbers: What 300 World Cup Drone Seizures Really Tell Us
The headline is hard to miss: more than 300 drones have been seized near FIFA World Cup venues since the tournament began on June 11. For many readers, that number suggests an escalating drone security problem. But a closer look tells a more nuanced story. The growing seizure count may say less about an increase in dangerous drone activity than it does about how far airspace … [Read more...] about Beyond the Numbers: What 300 World Cup Drone Seizures Really Tell Us
Danish Investigation Finds No Proof Drones Caused Copenhagen Airport Shutdown
Nine-month investigation underscores the need for better airspace awareness, not just more speculation News and Commentary. A nine-month investigation into the temporary shutdown of Copenhagen Airport last September has concluded without finding evidence that drones were responsible for the disruption. According to Danish police, investigators were unable to confirm that … [Read more...] about Danish Investigation Finds No Proof Drones Caused Copenhagen Airport Shutdown
