As of October 6, the federal government shutdown enters its sixth day. For most Americans, the visible effects are still limited, but for the aviation sector—and particularly the drone industry—the timing is significant. Today also marks the close of the public comment period on the Federal Aviation Administration’s long-awaited proposed rule for routine flight beyond […]
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China’s AutoFlight achieves a world-first with certified heavy-lift eVTOL drone, paving the way for large-scale low-altitude operations. Historic Delivery of Certified Heavy-Lift eVTOL Shanghai-based advanced air mobility company AutoFlight has made aviation history by delivering the world’s first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft with a maximum take-off weight exceeding one ton. The aircraft, […]
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(News and Commentary) Today marks exactly 31 days since President Trump’s executive orders on drone technology were published, making this the first day past the ambitious 30-day deadline for the FAA to issue the much-anticipated Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). As the drone industry holds its collective breath, the […]
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New offering aims to simplify operations and investment in drones, supporting scalable, profitable business models Australia-based startup Drone Forge has announced a major milestone in the commercial drone industry: the development and upcoming delivery of the world’s first turn-key fleet of drones. The fleet, known as DF Fleet 1, is expected to be available in […]
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In a previous post, Aviram Adi, founder of SkyClean NYC, explains how drones are revolutionizing building maintenance by improving safety, cutting costs, and enhancing sustainability. Now, he provides the deep dive on navigating the complex regulations that impact commercial drone building maintenance in New York City. DRONELIFE neither makes nor accepts payment for guest posts. Navigating […]
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After years of anticipation and industry advocacy, the U.S. is finally seeing movement on a federal rule that could transform commercial drone operations: the Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rule. This long-awaited regulation aims to allow drones to fly beyond the operator’s direct line of sight without the need for individual waivers, unlocking large-scale […]
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Canadian company launches Texas drone traffic management system By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill As drone traffic increases in the skies above North Texas, a Canadian digital infrastructure provider has established a UAS traffic management system (UTM) to give drone operators and regulators an opportunity to see who is sharing the crowded airspace. Toronto-based AirMatrix […]
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As drones become more integrated into commercial, industrial, and public safety operations, states are moving quickly to regulate their use. Two recent examples of state drone laws- Ohio’s H.B. 77 and Florida’s S.B. 700 -demonstrate the trend toward stricter state-level oversight. Here’s what these laws mean for drone operators and the broader industry. Ohio House […]
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FAA Waiver Allows DEXA to Extend Drone Delivery Reach and Efficiency DEXA (Drone Express) has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to streamline last-mile logistics through autonomous drone deliveries. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted DEXA a Part 107 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver for operations in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This […]
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In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Juan Plaza, CEO of consulting company Plaza Aerospace, talks about a recent mid-air collision – and its relevancy to the drone industry and drone operators. Listen here: Drone Radio Show · Mid-Air Collisions: What Drone Operators Need to Know: Juan Plaza, CEO Plaza Aerospace Juan Plaza CEO […]
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