Pilot Institute analysis finds 98.6% of readable filings opposed the proposed restrictions as writte Review of 3,824 readable filings finds 3,770 opposed the FCC proposal as written, as commenters raise concerns about economic impact, public safety, agriculture and commercial drone operations The comment period has closed on a Federal Communications Commission proposal that … [Read more...] about FCC “Military-Grade” Drone Proposal Draws Overwhelming Opposition in Public Comments
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Venezuela Earthquakes Show the Power of Drones, and the Challenge of a Crowded Sky
At Commercial UAV Expo, Juan Plaza outlined how drones supported rescue, damage assessment and recovery after the June earthquakes, while warning that disaster response requires a plan for coordinating the aircraft overhead. When two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, drones were in the air within minutes. They gave authorities an early view of widespread … [Read more...] about Venezuela Earthquakes Show the Power of Drones, and the Challenge of a Crowded Sky
One Airspace View: Dronetag Remote ID Data Joins Airwise Nexus
The integration combines Remote ID detections with telemetry, radar, weather, and other operational dat Dronetag and Airwise Solutions have announced an integration that brings Remote ID data into the Airwise Nexus common operating picture. The companies say the partnership will give operators a more complete view of activity in low-altitude airspace. Dronetag develops Remote … [Read more...] about One Airspace View: Dronetag Remote ID Data Joins Airwise Nexus
FCC Keeps September 2 Deadline for Comments on Proposed “Military-Grade” Drone Restrictions
DRONERESPONDERS and the Commercial Drone Alliance sought more time as the FCC considers restrictions covering foreign-produced UAS with thermal imaging, LiDAR, docking stations and other capabilities. The Federal Communications Commission has denied requests to extend the comment period on a proposal that could restrict the continued importation and marketing of certain … [Read more...] about FCC Keeps September 2 Deadline for Comments on Proposed “Military-Grade” Drone Restrictions
“If You Fly, We Can’t”: Drone Incursions Still Disrupt Wildfire Response Across the West
Five unauthorized drone flights over Oregon’s Wrights Spring Fire grounded firefighting aircraft, highlighting a growing safety problem during wildfire operations. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As massive wildfires continue to ravage vast areas of the West and northwestern U.S., the problem of unauthorized drones flying in disaster areas continues to hamper aerial … [Read more...] about “If You Fly, We Can’t”: Drone Incursions Still Disrupt Wildfire Response Across the West
