A new air module connects Parrot's ANAFI UKR micro-UAV to Elistair's Safe-T and Ligh-T tether stations, enabling hours of uninterrupted flight for ISR missions. Elistair unveiled a new tethered air module for the Parrot ANAFI UKR micro-UAV on October 21, 2026. The module works with Elistair's Safe-T and Ligh-T tether stations and allows hours of uninterrupted flight. Elistair, … [Read more...] about Elistair Unveils Tethered Solution for the Parrot ANAFI UKR
Public Safety Drones
ANRA Technologies Introduces VISTA for Shared Drone Airspace Awareness
The receive-only application shows nearby drone flight intent and reported positions from UTM services, so public safety and enterprise operators can see other traffic without changing their aircraft or flight software. ANRA Technologies introduced ANRA VISTA (Visual Interface for Shared Traffic Awareness) on October 14, 2026. The application gives public safety agencies, … [Read more...] about ANRA Technologies Introduces VISTA for Shared Drone Airspace Awareness
Proposed “Ban Flock Act” Targets License Plate Readers, Including Drone-Based Systems
Proposed federal legislation would limit government use of automatic license plate readers and place new conditions on federal funding for state and local agencies. Legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would restrict government use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs), including systems that collect data using drones. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez … [Read more...] about Proposed “Ban Flock Act” Targets License Plate Readers, Including Drone-Based Systems
FAA Clarifies Drone Authorization Requirements for Airport Emergency Exercises
New guidance explains how airport operators should request airspace access when using drones in emergency response training. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued updated guidance on October 9, 2026, clarifying authorization requirements for drone operations during airport emergency exercises. According to the FAA's On Airport Unmanned Aircraft System Operations … [Read more...] about FAA Clarifies Drone Authorization Requirements for Airport Emergency Exercises
29 Governors Call for Expanded Counter-Drone Training Under New Federal Law
Bipartisan request seeks more training for law enforcement, corrections officers, and National Guard personnel as states implement new counter-UAS authorities. A bipartisan group of 29 U.S. governors is calling on federal officials to expand counter-drone training for state and local agencies. The request comes as agencies work to implement new authorities granted under the … [Read more...] about 29 Governors Call for Expanded Counter-Drone Training Under New Federal Law
