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FAA drone rulemaking

Amusement Parks Push FAA for Drone Flight Restrictions Before Summer

April 21, 2026 by staff Leave a Comment

Amusement parks push for FAA drone flight restrictions to protect summer crowds from unauthorized UAV overflights this season. By Dronelife Features Editor Jim Magill With the summer vacation season fast approaching, operators of amusement parks and other attractions are looking for ways to keep the airspace above them free from visits by unwanted drones, while still … [Read more...] about Amusement Parks Push FAA for Drone Flight Restrictions Before Summer

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Modernization, Agency Challenges, and the Need to Act Quickly

September 8, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

Bryan Bedford BVLOS Summit

First public appearance underscores urgency of modernizing the National Airspace System The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a non-profit working to advance the commercial drone industry through collaboration with policymakers and industry leaders, hosted its BVLOS Stakeholder Summit in Washington, D.C. on September 8. The event convened government officials, industry … [Read more...] about FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford on Modernization, Agency Challenges, and the Need to Act Quickly

Matt Sloane Read the Entire FAA Part 108 NPRM So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Actually Matters

August 8, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

DRONELIFE is pleased to present this guest post by Matt Sloane, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of SkyfireAI. As a prominent figure in the drone industry, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and firsthand experience to the table. Matt's done the deep dive on the BVLOS NPRM: here's his summary of what's most important for drone operators and businesses to know. DRONELIFE … [Read more...] about Matt Sloane Read the Entire FAA Part 108 NPRM So You Don’t Have To—Here’s What Actually Matters

Energy Sector Looks Ahead to FAA Action on BVLOS Rule

June 17, 2025 by Miriam McNabb Leave a Comment

FAA BVLOS rule energy industry

Energy industry looks to FAA to finish work on BVLOS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Companies in the energy industry are eagerly awaiting FAA action on a final BVLOS rule, which they say could greatly enhance the safety and efficiency of their operations. Speakers addressing the opening day of the Energy Drone & Robotics Summit 2025 in The Woodlands, Texas on … [Read more...] about Energy Sector Looks Ahead to FAA Action on BVLOS Rule

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Beyond Decibels: UK Drone Noise Report Could Offer a Model for Future Regulation

UK Civil Aviation Authority recommends a phased approach to managing drone and eVTOL noise as commercial operations expand. The UK…

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New guidance explains how airport operators should request airspace access when using drones in emergency response training. The Federal Aviation…

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FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot Test Changes October 26: What Applicants Need to Know

New image-based questions will require applicants to interpret aviation charts, while existing Part 107 regulations remain unchanged. The Federal Aviation…

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AI-powered service provides information on drone registration, insurance, and flight restrictions. DroneClear Thailand has introduced a ChatGPT app designed to…

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29 Governors Call for Expanded Counter-Drone Training Under New Federal Law

Bipartisan request seeks more training for law enforcement, corrections officers, and National Guard personnel as states implement new counter-UAS authorities.…

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