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Strengthening Drone Security and Counter-UAS Policies: Testimony from Lisa Ellman

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Commercial Drone Alliance Calls for Regulatory Clarity and Expanded Counter-UAS Authorities Lisa Ellman, Executive Director of the Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Aviation today, February 6, 2025. Her remarks addressed the evolving landscape of counter-unmanned aircraft systems (counter-UAS) policies and the need for balanced regulations that ensure […]

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FAA Establishes No Drone Zone, TFRs for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans

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FAA issues No Drone Zone, TFRs for Super Bowl By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The FAA has designated a “No Drone Zone” for Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on game day, Sunday, Feb. 9 and in the skies around the city’s downtown area during the days leading up to the […]

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FAA’s BVLOS Draft Rule at a Critical Crossroads: Update

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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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Will Congress Empower Local Police to Counter Unauthorized Drone Flights?

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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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AUVSI’s Michael Robbins Calls for BVLOS Rule and Action on Chinese Drones in Morning Keynote

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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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FAA Issues Final Rule for Powered-Lift Aircraft: A Major Milestone for eVTOL and Advanced Air Mobility

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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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Evolve Dynamics Wins Innovate UK Grant for Groundbreaking Drone-in-a-Box Technology

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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 Drone Law Heads to Supreme Court: Key Free Speech Case in the Balance

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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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North Carolina Repeals Drone Knowledge Test and Permit Requirement

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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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Congress Introduces New Counter-UAS Legislation

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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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