Massachusetts lawmakers propose package of new drone rules By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A package of six bills making their way through the Massachusetts legislature could have profound negative impacts on future drone operations in the Commonwealth, representatives of the commercial UAV industry say. Advocates and opponents of the proposed legislation … [Read more...] about Proposed Massachusetts Drone Laws Spark Industry Pushback
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Is BVLOS Right Around the Corner? Industry Insights from AUVSI’s Drone and AAM Policy Symposium
At the AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., industry and government leaders gathered to discuss the future of uncrewed aircraft integration. The annual event brings stakeholders together to explore policy developments, with sessions covering regulatory progress, industry challenges, and what’s next for advanced drone operations. Two key … [Read more...] about Is BVLOS Right Around the Corner? Industry Insights from AUVSI’s Drone and AAM Policy Symposium
Another Missed Deadline: The BVLOS NPRM Still Awaits Publication
(News and Commentary) Today marks exactly 31 days since President Trump's executive orders on drone technology were published, making this the first day past the ambitious 30-day deadline for the FAA to issue the much-anticipated Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). As the drone industry holds its collective breath, the question remains: is … [Read more...] about Another Missed Deadline: The BVLOS NPRM Still Awaits Publication
Drones in Disaster: Why Coordination Saves Lives
Communication, cooperation keys to successful drone disaster response by DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As unmanned aircraft are increasingly used as tools in response to natural disasters, there is a growing need for better communication and cooperation among federal and state and local emergency responders, private company volunteers, casual drone pilots and the … [Read more...] about Drones in Disaster: Why Coordination Saves Lives
Beyond Compliance: How Industry Leaders Are Shaping SMS for Scalable and Safe Drone Operations
Industry leaders at XPONENTIAL 2025 emphasize that Safety Management Systems are essential—and scalable—for all drone operations, from startups to major carriers. By DRONELIFE Contributing Editor Paul Rossi At XPONENTIAL 2025, a panel of aviation safety experts from the FAA, Amazon Prime Air, Causey Aviation Unmanned and UPS Flight Forward gathered to discuss a crucial topic … [Read more...] about Beyond Compliance: How Industry Leaders Are Shaping SMS for Scalable and Safe Drone Operations
