New testing examines how emergency responders can maintain priority access to airspace as commercial drone traffic grows As drone operations expand across the United States, managing shared airspace has become a key challenge. During the DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, on March 10, 2026, NASA researchers discussed new efforts to … [Read more...] about NASA Explores Airspace Prioritization for Public Safety Drone Operations
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Why the ADS-B Fee Debate Matters for the Future of Drones and Shared Airspace
As lawmakers move to limit the use of ADS-B data for fee collection, the debate highlights broader issues around surveillance data, safety technology, and the future integration of drones into shared airspace. News and Commentary. Support is growing across the United States for legislation that would prohibit the use of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) data … [Read more...] about Why the ADS-B Fee Debate Matters for the Future of Drones and Shared Airspace
WOMENDRONERESPONDERS Highlights Women Leaders and Future Talent at DRONERESPONDERS National Conference
Scholarships and industry support aim to encourage the next generation of women in public safety drone operations At the 2026 DRONERESPONDERS National Public Safety UAS Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, a reception hosted by WOMENDRONERESPONDERS brought together industry leaders, students, and public safety professionals to celebrate and support the growing role of women … [Read more...] about WOMENDRONERESPONDERS Highlights Women Leaders and Future Talent at DRONERESPONDERS National Conference
FlytBase Unveils FlytBase One Management System
FlytBase has introduced FlytBase One, a unified control platform built to connect autonomous drones, robots, and physical infrastructure. The company also launched Verkos “Detect Anything” AI Agents, designed to analyze live video and telemetry to trigger automated actions across connected devices. The announcement marks FlytBase’s expansion from drone autonomy into what … [Read more...] about FlytBase Unveils FlytBase One Management System
FAA Awards ATC Modernization Contract: What the Upgrade Could Mean for Drone Integration
When U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced plans on May 8, 2025 to rebuild the nation’s air traffic control system, he called it “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a brand-new, state-of-the-art air traffic control system.” He emphasized that “decades of neglect have left us with an outdated system that is showing its age,” adding that “the American … [Read more...] about FAA Awards ATC Modernization Contract: What the Upgrade Could Mean for Drone Integration
