The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA) has officially called on the Trump administration to expedite the deregulation process for commercial drones, particularly focusing on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. This request aims to catalyze the adoption of commercial drones, fortify the position of domestic manufacturers, and bolster national security. In a letter … [Read more...] about Commercial Drone Alliance Urges Swift Action on BVLOS Rule-making
FAA drone regulations
Strengthening Airport Defenses: The Growing Need for Better Counter-Drone Measures
Experts: More tools needed to protect airports from drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the fifth in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous installments examined current federal laws pertaining to the use of counter-drone … [Read more...] about Strengthening Airport Defenses: The Growing Need for Better Counter-Drone Measures
Super Bowl Security: The Growing Challenge of Unauthorized Drones Over Stadiums
As drone incursions at sporting events surge, stadium operators and law enforcement push for Congressional action on counter-UAS measures. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill This is the fourth in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous … [Read more...] about Super Bowl Security: The Growing Challenge of Unauthorized Drones Over Stadiums
Navigating the Limits: Federal Laws Restrict Counter-Drone Measures for Critical Infrastructure
Federal law limits counter-drone measures for infrastructure sites By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Recent incidents involving drones flying near sensitive government sites, such as military bases, or over other potentially vulnerable targets, such as sports stadiums, have raised significant questions as to the best way to protect these sites from incursions by drones … [Read more...] about Navigating the Limits: Federal Laws Restrict Counter-Drone Measures for Critical Infrastructure
Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft Highlights Safety Risks in Restricted Airspace
FAA Urges Drone Pilots to Avoid Wildfire Areas to Prevent Accidents and Delays in Firefighting Efforts A drone collided with a firefighting aircraft over the Palisades fire on Thursday, grounding the firefighting aircraft and raising concerns about drone safety near active wildfires. The FAA and local officials are emphasizing the dangers of unauthorized drone flights in … [Read more...] about Drone Collision with Firefighting Aircraft Highlights Safety Risks in Restricted Airspace
