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FAA Faces Tough Questions: Are AI and Job Cuts Threatening Airspace Safety?

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Congress Questions FAA Staffing and AI Use Amid Growing Airspace Complexity July 2025 — As the landscape of aviation continues to evolve, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finds itself under growing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers. Recent concerns focus on FAA workforce reductions and the agency’s increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, especially as these […]

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Energy Sector Looks Ahead to FAA Action on BVLOS Rule

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Energy industry looks to FAA to finish work on BVLOS By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Companies in the energy industry are eagerly awaiting FAA action on a final BVLOS rule, which they say could greatly enhance the safety and efficiency of their operations. Speakers addressing the opening day of the Energy Drone & Robotics […]

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Executive Order Lifts eVTOL Stocks, Tackles Regulatory Barriers, but Leaves Technical Challenges

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Market Reaction: eVTOL Stocks Surge President Trump’s recently signed executive order, “Unleashing American Drone Dominance,” has energized the urban air mobility sector, sending the stocks of major eVTOL companies such as Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, Eve Holding, Blade Air Mobility, and others sharply higher in the days following its release. The order’s clear intent is […]

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Michael Robbins Testifies Before Congress on FAA Reauthorization Progress and Challenges

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In a hearing before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Aviation, Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), outlined critical updates and challenges in implementing the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. His testimony emphasized the urgent need for regulatory clarity, workforce development, and infrastructure modernization to secure U.S. leadership […]

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SkyfireAI’s 2025 Drone Industry Forecast: What Last Year’s Predictions Got Right – and What’s Next

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Last year, Matt Sloane of SkyfireAI gave us his predictions for the drone industry… and he wasn’t wrong.  We’ve asked for the 2025 update!  Here – Matt’s take on BVLOS rule, Chinese drone tech, and who ends up as a major player in the industry.  DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. 2025 Drone […]

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Call for Unity and Legislative Progress at Commercial UAV Expo Keynote

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As legislative efforts to ban or restrict Chinese-made drones intensify in the U.S., the US drone industry finds itself increasingly divided. Chinese drone manufacturer DJI dominates the global market with an estimated 65-85% market share, making it the platform of choice for many U.S. drone service providers, first responders, and software companies. However, growing concerns […]

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FlytBase, Inc. Announces NestGen ’24 – The World’s Largest Virtual Drone Autonomy Conference

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NestGen ’24: Elevating Drone Autonomy to New Heights with Global Industry Leaders and Cutting-Edge Technologies FlytBase, Inc. has announced the return of NestGen, the  virtual drone autonomy conference. Scheduled for February 24, 2024, this extensive 11-hour event will showcase cutting-edge technologies, solutions, and best practices crucial for the expansion of autonomous BVLOS docked drone operations. […]

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