(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.) New York state will have the necessary counter-UAS equipment and trained personnel to operate it, in time … [Read more...] about New York Preps Counter-UAS for FIFA
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Beyond “BVLOS Is Necessary”: SAFE Brief Defines What a Workable Rule Must Deliver
New policy brief reframes BVLOS as infrastructure policy, industrial policy, and digital coordination policy, not just an aviation update. SAFE’s Coalition for Reimagined Mobility (ReMo) will release its new policy brief, From Waivers to Scale: How BVLOS Modernizes America’s Low-Altitude Infrastructure, during a free webinar tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 17) at 1:00 PM ET. Register … [Read more...] about Beyond “BVLOS Is Necessary”: SAFE Brief Defines What a Workable Rule Must Deliver
FAA and FBI Establish Comprehensive Drone Restrictions for Super Bowl LX
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has established extensive drone restrictions for Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, following a request from the Department of Homeland Security. The multi-layered approach includes "No Drone Zones" at multiple San Francisco … [Read more...] about FAA and FBI Establish Comprehensive Drone Restrictions for Super Bowl LX
The Drone Industry’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Aircraft
Why Networks, Chips, and Trusted Infrastructure Will Decide Who Scales (News and commentary.) Commercial drones are increasingly shaped by forces far beyond the airframe. As governments tighten rules around “trusted” technology and assess the risks of “high-risk vendors,” it’s become clear that modern digital infrastructure is deeply interdependent. No single nation controls … [Read more...] about The Drone Industry’s Next Bottleneck Isn’t the Aircraft
Ondas’ Optimus Drone Secures Federal Procurement Approval via DCMA Blue List
American Robotics' Optimus drone has achieved Blue List status from the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), confirming its designation as a secure, compliant unmanned aircraft system for government procurement. The approval positions the Optimus drone within the Department of War's authoritative directory of NDAA-compliant commercial UAS, enabling federal agencies to … [Read more...] about Ondas’ Optimus Drone Secures Federal Procurement Approval via DCMA Blue List
