From World Cup airspace restrictions to critical infrastructure rulemaking, several federal initiatives could shape the drone industry in the months ahead. Much of the drone industry's attention remains focused on Chinese drone restrictions, supply chain policy, and the long-awaited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rule. But several federal initiatives are quietly moving … [Read more...] about 5 Federal Drone Policies Flying Under the Radar This Summer
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DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Andrew Giuliani on the Race to Secure the 2026 World Cup
Giulliani lauds ‘Herculean’ effort to build counter-UAS systems By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile … [Read more...] about DRONELIFE Exclusive Interview: Andrew Giuliani on the Race to Secure the 2026 World Cup
Wing and Walmart Add Seven New Drone Delivery Markets
The partners named Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Salt Lake City as the next cities to join the nation's largest drone delivery network. Wing and Walmart have confirmed seven new major metro areas as part of their ongoing rollout of the largest drone delivery network in the United States. The Wing Walmart drone delivery … [Read more...] about Wing and Walmart Add Seven New Drone Delivery Markets
Blueflite Added to FAA Section 44807 Approved UAS List: Why it Matters
Cargo drone platform joins FAA-reviewed aircraft list, potentially streamlining future operator approvals Michigan-based drone manufacturer blueflite announced that its Cobalt 461 cargo drone has been added to the FAA's Section 44807 Approved UAS List, indicating that the aircraft has already undergone FAA review as part of the agency's advanced operations approval … [Read more...] about Blueflite Added to FAA Section 44807 Approved UAS List: Why it Matters
Public Safety Drone Review June 2, 2026: Michelle Duquette of 3 MAD Air on the Future of Integrated Airspace
Join us Tuesday, June 2 at 3pm EST for the next edition of the Public Safety Drone Review, presented by DRONELIFE and DRONERESPONDERS. Register here for the free webcast: Public Safety Drone Review Registration Hosted by DRONELIFE Editor in Chief Miriam McNabb, DRONERESPONDERS Director Charles Werner, and public safety aviation expert Mike O’Shea, the monthly livestream … [Read more...] about Public Safety Drone Review June 2, 2026: Michelle Duquette of 3 MAD Air on the Future of Integrated Airspace
