Industry Voices Concern Over Potential Impact on Small Operators and First Responders The 60-day public comment period for the FAA’s long-awaited Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) closed on October 6, 2025. After years of anticipation, industry stakeholders welcomed the opportunity to provide input, but many expressed concern that the […]
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Industry leaders urge swift progress on drone rulemaking and integration The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the future of drone and advanced air mobility (AAM) integration in the national airspace. The event, hosted by the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems […]
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The “Leading Innovation in Flight Technology (LIFT) Act,” introduced by Rep.Jen Kiggans (R-VA) on July 24, 2025, aims to accelerate U.S. rules for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The measure would compel the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to set clear performance standards, use artificial intelligence to speed […]
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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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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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