Experts weigh in on extension of 2209 comment period By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the FAA had received almost 1 million comments of the proposed Section 2209 rule. That information was found posted on a Federal Register web page. The FAA has since reported that as of July 3, it had received … [Read more...] about Comments Underscore Stakes of FAA’s Section 2209 Rule (CORRECTED)
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ND UAS Council Adds Grand Forks DDA to Strengthen Drone Ecosystem
The North Dakota UAS Council has added the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association as its newest member, linking the state's drone industry to its downtown community. The North Dakota UAS Council has welcomed the Grand Forks Downtown Development Association (DDA) as its newest member, according to a June 9 announcement from the council. The council says the partnership … [Read more...] about ND UAS Council Adds Grand Forks DDA to Strengthen Drone Ecosystem
World-First Drone Mouse Eradication Passes Six-Month Check on Browse Island
Parks and Wildlife Service staff have returned to Browse Island Nature Reserve for a follow-up survey and found no signs of surviving mice, according to DBCA. Western Australia's Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has released results from an April 2026 return visit to Browse Island Nature Reserve, where the agency's Parks and Wildlife Service is … [Read more...] about World-First Drone Mouse Eradication Passes Six-Month Check on Browse Island
INKAS Expansion Highlights Growing Investment in North American Defense Manufacturing
INKAS Expands North American Manufacturing with New Facilities in Canada and the U.S. Company says new production sites will more than double manufacturing space and support growth across armored vehicles, unmanned systems, and special-purpose platforms Toronto-based INKAS has announced a major expansion of its North American manufacturing operations, adding three new … [Read more...] about INKAS Expansion Highlights Growing Investment in North American Defense Manufacturing
Another Major Restaurant Platform Turns to Drone Delivery
Food technology platform Wonder aims to launch aerial meal delivery in Dallas beginning in 2027 as drone delivery expands beyond pilot programs Wonder has selected Zipline to provide drone delivery for future Texas locations, marking another step in the expansion of commercial drone delivery into mainstream food service. The companies announced that customers at select Wonder … [Read more...] about Another Major Restaurant Platform Turns to Drone Delivery
