Agency says Washington company conducted unauthorized fertilizer application flights without required certification The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a civil penalty of $289,215 against Gorge Drones of Stevenson, Washington, alleging the company conducted unauthorized agricultural drone operations in early 2025. According to the FAA, the proposed … [Read more...] about FAA Proposes Civil Penalty Against Drone Operator for Alleged Agricultural Flight Violations
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Cleveland Clinic Launches First Long-Term U.S. Health System Drone Prescription Delivery Program
Partnership with Zipline begins in suburban Cleveland, with plans to expand to lab samples, meals, and other medical supplies Cleveland Clinic has launched a drone delivery program for prescription medications, becoming the first U.S. health system to establish a long-term drone delivery service for patients. The program, operated in partnership with Zipline, is already making … [Read more...] about Cleveland Clinic Launches First Long-Term U.S. Health System Drone Prescription Delivery Program
New FCC Language Reveals Next Phase of Trusted Drone Policy
Latest FCC notice suggests Conditional Approval is becoming a long-term compliance framework rather than a temporary exemption program The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has added two more uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to its growing list of devices exempt from the agency's Covered List. But the most significant development may not be the addition of two new … [Read more...] about New FCC Language Reveals Next Phase of Trusted Drone Policy
Civil Liberties Groups Warn FAA Drone Rule Could Restrict Journalism
Coalition argues the proposed Section 2209 rule should better protect First Amendment newsgathering while allowing security restrictions around critical infrastructure. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Citing the important use of drones in news-gathering, a coalition of civil liberties groups is advocating for changes to a proposed FAA rule designed to allow important … [Read more...] about Civil Liberties Groups Warn FAA Drone Rule Could Restrict Journalism
Manna Launches First U.S. Metro Drone Delivery Hub in Tulsa
Irish drone delivery company plans U.S. manufacturing, commercial operations, and more than 1,000 jobs as it begins American expansion Irish drone delivery company Manna has launched its first full scale metropolitan operation in the United States, selecting Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the base for its American expansion. The company says the move will support commercial drone … [Read more...] about Manna Launches First U.S. Metro Drone Delivery Hub in Tulsa
