The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have announced two new UAS Test Sites in partnership with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation. These additions mark the first new federal test ranges for drones in nearly a decade, expanding national research capacity to advance Beyond Visual Line of Sight … [Read more...] about FAA Adds Two New UAS Test Sites to Advance Drone Integration
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FAA Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Delivery: Why Industry Stakeholders Should Comment Before January 8
A Nationwide Environmental Framework With Long-Term Implications Comments are due January 8, 2026 on the FAA's Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluating the potential environmental impacts of commercial drone package delivery operations conducted under Part 135 across the United States. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the FAA must assess … [Read more...] about FAA Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Delivery: Why Industry Stakeholders Should Comment Before January 8
Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
Archer Aviation has announced partnerships with multiple U.S. cities to submit applications under the White House's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP), designed to accelerate electric air taxi operations across the nation. Established through President Trump's "Unleashing Drone Dominance" Executive Order, the program creates operational pathways for leading American eVTOL … [Read more...] about Archer Aviation Launches Multiple Applications for eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
How Semiconductor Innovation Is Shaping the Future of Drones
As the drone industry pushes toward greater autonomy, scalability, and integration into shared airspace, its dependence on advanced semiconductors is becoming impossible to ignore. In this guest post, Michelle Duquette of 3 MAD AIR explores why closer collaboration between the semiconductor and aviation communities is essential to address certification, supply chain resilience, … [Read more...] about How Semiconductor Innovation Is Shaping the Future of Drones
FAA Awards ATC Modernization Contract: What the Upgrade Could Mean for Drone Integration
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced plans on May 8, 2025 to rebuild the nation’s air traffic control system, he called it “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a brand-new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system.” He emphasized that “decades of neglect have left us with an outdated system that is showing its age,” adding that “the American … [Read more...] about FAA Awards ATC Modernization Contract: What the Upgrade Could Mean for Drone Integration
