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President Donald J. Trump issued two major Executive Orders today, June 6, 2025, as part of a broader set of actions to strengthen American leadership in drone technology and enhance the security of national airspace. These measures, detailed in official White House fact sheets, aim to accelerate innovation, clarify regulatory authority, and reinforce U.S. competitiveness […]
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Remote drone inspections from miles away: MFE to demo Skydio X10 and Dock across the U.S. under new FAA authorization by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab Edmonton-based MFE Inspection Solutions, a leading provider of advanced inspection tools, has been granted a broad BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) waiver by the FAA to operate […]
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Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) is taking a major step forward in drone operations by automating compliance for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights using AirData’s fleet management platform. This move enables PG&E to expand its drone program safely and efficiently, supporting critical missions like wildfire prevention across its 70,000-square-mile service area in California. […]
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DRONELIFE speaks with Liz Forro on the Commercial Drone Alliance’s 2025 goals for federal policy and industry growth By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The year 2025 is ramping up to be a critical year for the commercial drone industry as the FAA considers moving forward on the long-awaited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) […]
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Despite FAA Warnings, New Legislation Aims to Extend Drone Privacy Laws and Allow “Reasonable Force” to Remove Unauthorized UAVs by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb Florida drone pilots may have to be more careful about flying over and around populated areas as a proposed bill moves through the Florida Senate that would allow homeowners […]
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Public invited to Lynn’s MassAutonomy Test Site for hands-on demos, safety tips, and a closer look at how drones support transportation infrastructure in Massachusetts. by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNabb To celebrate the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) annual Drone Safety Day, the Aeronautics Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT Aeronautics) announced that […]
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News and Commentary. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s recent comments have reignited hopes for long-awaited regulations enabling Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. During a March 14 visit to Amazon’s Prime Air facility in Seattle, Duffy emphasized the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) intent to propose rules expanding drone use for deliveries and other […]
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DRONELIFE is please to publish this op-ed from Tom Walker, CEO of drone services provider DroneUp. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. America’s Airspace Crisis—Why We Need a National Drone Strategy NOW By Tom Walker, founder and CEO of DroneUp The U.S. Is Flying Blind Into the Drone Era Let’s cut to […]
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Ariz. bill would shield police from liability for shooting down drones near border By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill pending in the Arizona state legislation is proposing to grant immunity from liability from any damages caused by a drone falling from the sky after being shot down or disabled by state and local […]
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Lawmakers revisit drone security and counter-UAS policies as the commercial drone industry pushes for updated regulations. By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This is the sixth and final installment in a series of articles, examining the problems posed to critical infrastructure sites and other significant potential targets of drone incursions by hostile actors. Previous installments […]
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