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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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
Ireland Publishes National UAS Policy Framework
New plan sets out airspace, enforcement, and industry actions for the next decade Ireland has published its National Policy Framework for Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The document launched on August 20, 2025, and sets a long-term path to grow drone services while protecting safety, security, privacy, and the environment. The framework focuses on three areas: Use of the Airspace … [Read more...] about Ireland Publishes National UAS Policy Framework
Are You Actually Maintaining Visual Line of Sight? Here’s What the FAA Says: Steve Rhode’s Smarter Pilot Column
In this column, Steve makes sure drone pilots know how to be compliant with Part 107 visual line of sight (VLOS) requirements. The following is one of an educational series for drone pilots by Steve Rhode, Chief Pilot with the Wake Forest Fire Department and the North Carolina Public Safety Drone Academy, and founder of Public Safety Flight, a website dedicated to … [Read more...] about Are You Actually Maintaining Visual Line of Sight? Here’s What the FAA Says: Steve Rhode’s Smarter Pilot Column
The Drone Niche is in a State of Flux: Steve Rhode’s Public Safety Column
In this week’s column – flying under a public safety COA, the real boundaries of VLOS flight, and the issues of airworthiness and drones. The following is one of a biweekly serieson public safety drone issues by Steve Rhode, Chief Pilot with the Wake Forest Fire Department and the North Carolina Public Safety Drone Academy, and founder of Public Safety Flight, a … [Read more...] about The Drone Niche is in a State of Flux: Steve Rhode’s Public Safety Column
