New plan sets out airspace, enforcement, and industry actions for the next decade Ireland has published its National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The document launched on August 20, 2025, and sets a long-term path to grow drone services while protecting safety, security, privacy, and the environment. The framework focuses on three areas: Use of the Airspace … [Read more...] about Ireland Publishes National UAS Policy Framework
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Legislative Battles and Innovative Drones: This Week on the Weekly Wings Podcast
Weekly Wings: DroneLife.com Podcast - Episode June 3, 2024 Welcome to another exhilarating episode of the newest drone podcast, Weekly Wings from DroneLife.com! This week, hosts Paul Rossi, Samuel, and Terry navigate through a series of captivating stories in the drone industry. Tune in as they delve into the latest legislative updates, groundbreaking innovations, and … [Read more...] about Legislative Battles and Innovative Drones: This Week on the Weekly Wings Podcast
State Fair of Texas Will Prohibit All Drone Overflights, Even if They Have FAA Approval
State Fair of Texas drone policy prohibits overflights, even with FAA approval By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Jim Magill The State Fair of Texas has posted a media policy that prohibits all drone overflight above the festival while the fair is in session, even those that are launched from a site off the fairgrounds, and even if those flights are approved by the Federal … [Read more...] about State Fair of Texas Will Prohibit All Drone Overflights, Even if They Have FAA Approval
Are You Ready for Remote ID? FAA Guidelines and Resources
Are you ready for new FAA regulations? The FAA has released a document outlining compliance measures with the Remote ID rule, otherwise known as Part 89, which requires all drones be equipped with new Remote ID recognition and tracking technology in order to further integrate UAVs into the National Airspace System (NAS). Beginning on September 16, 2023 all pilots who are … [Read more...] about Are You Ready for Remote ID? FAA Guidelines and Resources
FAA Video for New Drone Pilots: Watch This Before Flying Your Holiday Drone!
An FAA video for new drone pilots (watch below!) has valuable information about the basic rules. If you're getting - or giving - a drone for the holidays, watch this first. (Written summary below video link: for more information, be sure to visit the FAA UAS page.) For the last several years, drones have been among the most popular holiday gifts. This causes a lot of … [Read more...] about FAA Video for New Drone Pilots: Watch This Before Flying Your Holiday Drone!
