Nebraska-based drone maker secures a legal framework for U.S. commercial deployment of its remote avalanche mitigation system. Drone Amplified announced July 8, 2026, that the Federal Aviation Administration has granted regulatory approval for the operation of its MONTIS avalanche control drone. The Lincoln-based company says the decision provides a clear legal framework for … [Read more...] about FAA Clears MONTIS Drone for U.S. Avalanche Control Operations
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New DJI Drones Launch Globally, But Not in the U.S.
Court filing highlights FCC restrictions as new products debut without U.S. availability Drone giant DJI has introduced new consumer drones, including the Lito X1 and Lito 1, aimed at entry-level users. Early coverage suggests strong appeal for new pilots. However, U.S. consumers will not see these models on store shelves. The absence is not due to a delayed rollout. It … [Read more...] about New DJI Drones Launch Globally, But Not in the U.S.
FCC Grants Conditional Approval to Sees.ai UAS, Signaling New Path for Foreign Drone Systems
Limited public details raise questions about “v.USA 1.0” and how international companies can meet U.S. security requirements The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted conditional approval to the Sees.ai v.USA. 1.0 Uncrewed Aircraft System, exempting it from the agency’s Covered List restrictions. The approval, based on a determination by the Department of War … [Read more...] about FCC Grants Conditional Approval to Sees.ai UAS, Signaling New Path for Foreign Drone Systems
FCC Seeks Input to Advance U.S. Drone Industry
Public notice outlines questions about regulatory reforms, spectrum access, and innovation zones The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has opened a new proceeding aimed at strengthening the U.S. drone industry. The effort supports a broader federal strategy focused on domestic production, secure supply chains, and expanded deployment of unmanned aircraft systems … [Read more...] about FCC Seeks Input to Advance U.S. Drone Industry
FAA’s DiSCVR System Helps Law Enforcement Identify Drones in Flight
New FAA data tool connects Remote ID broadcasts with registration and airspace authorization records As drone use continues to grow across the United States, law enforcement agencies are gaining new tools to understand what is happening in the airspace above them. A system developed by the Federal Aviation Administration called DiSCVR (Drone Information for Safety, Compliance, … [Read more...] about FAA’s DiSCVR System Helps Law Enforcement Identify Drones in Flight
