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Industry Leaders Call for Timely Action to Unlock Drone Potential: BVLOS Draft Moves from DOT to OMB The drone industry stands on the verge of significant growth, but bureaucratic delays threaten to stall its progress. A new draft rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations, currently under review by the White House Office […]
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Stakeholders expect Congress to pass legislation to allow local police to interdict drones By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The National Football League has reported that during the 2023 season it detected more than 2,800 improper drone flights at its stadiums in violation of FAA-imposed temporary flight restrictions. With the growing number of incidents involving […]
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Industry Faces Regulatory and Security Hurdles, but FAA Collaboration Sparks Hope The AUVSI New England UAS and AAM Summit kicked off with a powerful morning keynote from AUVSI President and CEO Michael Robbins. Against the backdrop of the conference theme, “If We Build It, Will They Come?” Robbins addressed the state of the drone industry, […]
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Industry Leaders React to New Pilot and Operational Standards as the U.S. Takes a Critical Step Toward Scaling eVTOL and AAM Innovations by DRONELIFE Staff Writer Ian J. McNab The Federal Aviation Administration’s recent issuance of the final draft of its Special Federal Aviation Regulation for powered lift aircraft regulations has drawn comment and positive […]
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Drone as First Responder Set to Revolutionize Public Safety Evolve Dynamics, a British unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, has secured an Innovate UK Smart Grant from UK Research and Innovation. The grant will support the development of the company’s innovative Drone-in-a-Box (DiaB) technology, designed to enhance emergency response operations. Drone as First Responder (DFR): The […]
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Texas’ controversial drone law case could be headed to Supreme Court By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to decide within the next several months whether to hear the appeal of a decision to uphold a Texas law that severely restricts the use of drones by photojournalists and others. Plaintiffs […]
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Legislative Changes Reflect Evolving Landscape of Drone Operations In a significant legislative shift, the North Carolina General Assembly has passed House Bill 198, effectively removing the requirement for a state uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) operator knowledge test and permit. This decision follows sustained advocacy by AeroX and its members, who have played a crucial role […]
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House Bill Aims to Extend and Enhance Authorities of DHS, DOJ, and FAA to Address Growing Drone Threats By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill A bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month would extend the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to mitigate […]
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NDAA FY25 Passed House Friday, June 14 by Narrow Margin: What’s Happening with the Countering CCP Drones Act Now? The legislative process in the US continues, as the House version of the fiscal year 25 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA FY25) has made it’s way through the full House of Representatives. The House version of […]
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Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee highlights severe impact on public safety operations In a letter sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee today, the California Fire Chiefs Association, representing over 800 fire agencies in California, along with public safety advocacy groups DRONERESPONDERS, the Law Enforcement Drone Association (LEDA), AIrborne Public Safety Association, and other […]
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