New FCC action removes certain toy drones from the Covered List and outlines the characteristics federal officials consider low risk. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to remove a narrowly defined category of foreign-produced "Toy Drones" and "Toy Drones that contain foreign-produced components." The action follows a June 12, 2026 … [Read more...] about FCC Creates New Toy Drone Exemption While Defining a Low-Risk UAS Category
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DHS Secretary: U.S. Still Building Counter-Drone Defenses for World Cup
Mullin says feds still ‘a little behind’ in counter-UAS prep By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of reports on efforts to establish new counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to protect high-profile sporting events and critical infrastructure from the potential threats posed by drones flown by careless or hostile actors.) About a … [Read more...] about DHS Secretary: U.S. Still Building Counter-Drone Defenses for World Cup
Army Medical Brigade Expands Drone Use for Battlefield Resupply
New training program helps medical personnel deliver critical supplies faster while reducing risk to soldiers The U.S. Army's 44th Medical Brigade is expanding its use of drones to support battlefield medical operations, highlighting a growing military focus on unmanned systems for logistics and sustainment. According to a recent announcement from the XVIII Airborne Corps, … [Read more...] about Army Medical Brigade Expands Drone Use for Battlefield Resupply
Counter-Drone Partnership Sends Ouster Shares Higher as Investors Focus on Airspace Security
Lidar company's agreement with German counter-UAS firm highlights growing market for drone detection and interception technologies Shares of lidar manufacturer Ouster rose sharply last week after the company announced a strategic partnership with German counter-UAS company ARGUS Interception. The market reaction reflects growing investor interest in technologies that support … [Read more...] about Counter-Drone Partnership Sends Ouster Shares Higher as Investors Focus on Airspace Security
Airport Drone Closures Raise a Bigger Question: What Do Authorities Actually Know?
Recent airport disruptions highlight a growing challenge: detecting an object in protected airspace is often easier than identifying it, locating its operator, or determining its intent. Recent reports of drone-related disruptions at airports in Europe have renewed concerns about airspace security. In May, authorities temporarily halted operations at Munich Airport after … [Read more...] about Airport Drone Closures Raise a Bigger Question: What Do Authorities Actually Know?
