The El Dorado Hills company says it now serves more than 120 energy and utility organizations globally and has logged more than 63 million flights as operators prepare for FAA Part 108. AirData UAV has announced that it has surpassed 120 energy and utility customers worldwide, a milestone the El Dorado Hills, California company is positioning within a broader scaling moment … [Read more...] about AirData Marks Energy and Utility Growth Milestone as BVLOS Rule Nears
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5 Federal Drone Policies Flying Under the Radar This Summer
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
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
