Grounded or Cleared for Takeoff? FAA’s BVLOS Rule Could Make or Break Small Drone Businesses
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations presents significant practical impacts for small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) businesses….
AI-Powered Airspace Management: How Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs) Will Shape the Future of UAS Integration and BVLOS Operations
By Capt. Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS, Squadron Leader (R) Integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into global national airspace systems (NAS) requires a fundamental reimagining of airspace governance. The legacy, controller-led…
Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box Solutions: Real Global Efficiencies and Industry Insights from Commercial UAV Expo 2025
By: Juan B. Plaza, AG Operational Safety Ambassador The Commercial UAV Expo 2025 panel “How Real-World Efficiencies Are Being Enabled by Drone-in-a-Box (DIB) Solutions” showcased autonomous DIB solutions and highlighted…
Integrated Drones, Robots and Vessels: The Next Leap in Multi-Domain Autonomy
By: Pramod Raheja, AG Autonomy Ambassador Unmanned systems in the sky, on land and across the sea continue to change the conduct of missions worldwide. Drones deliver real-time surveillance from…
The Delta Between Approved BVLOS Operations and FAA NPRM: Substantial Gaps Could Impact Commercial Drone Integration
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA intends its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on BVLOS operations to codify standards that move operations permitted today, primarily through waivers or exemptions, more toward…
Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID: The Next Generation Solution for Drone Security and Compliance Under FAA Part 108
By: Abigail Smith* You may have heard of Remote Identification (Remote ID) for drones – but have you heard of the Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID (TM-RID)? A major improvement in…
Battlefield Lessons for Drone Businesses: Future‑Proofing for BVLOS and Over‑the‑Horizon Challenges
By: Dawn Zoldi Drones have reshaped military and commercial operations, from frontlines to farmlands. This year’s Law-Tech Connect panel “Future-Proofing for Over the Horizon Operational Challenges” gathered top experts from…
Hottest New Drones Unveiled at Commercial UAV Expo 2025: Standout Innovations On A Crowded Show Floor
By: Dawn Zoldi In my humble opinion, the Commercial UAV Expo 2025 set a new benchmark for innovation and buzz in Las Vegas, as an unprecedented wave of new drone…
Buscaro raises $2M to scale safe, tech-enabled commuting across Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan – September 18, 2025; In Pakistan’s sprawling cities, the simple act of getting from home to work or school is one of the country’s most complex challenges. Public buses…
SWEAR’s Security Platform Validated by ESI Convergent, Signaling a New Standard in Digital Content Authenticity
Boise, Idaho — SWEAR, a leader in digital content authenticity, today announces that the SWEAR Security platform has been officially validated by ESI Convergent following a comprehensive evaluation of its capabilities….
𝗗𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 “𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝘁” (𝗧𝗔𝗞) 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲
DRONERESPONDERS has partnered with UAS Strategic to facilitate a TAK Working Group which will provide learning sessions on how TAK can be used as a means to a tactical common…
The Delta Between Approved BVLOS Operations and FAA NPRM: Substantial Gaps Could Impact Commercial Drone Integration
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA intends its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on BVLOS operations to codify standards that move operations permitted today, primarily through waivers or exemptions, more toward…
WISPR Systems Unveils SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+
Batesville, Mississippi – Sept. 10, 2025 – WISPR Systems, an American-made leader in drone technology, today announced the launch of the SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+, the newest evolution of…
Epson Celebrates Shipping Milestone of BreakthroughM-G370PDT Inertial Measurement Unit at ION GNSS+ 2025
Baltimore, MD – September 10, 2025 – Epson, a leading global supplier of high-performance components including quartz crystal-based inertial sensors and semiconductors, today announced its milestone moment at the ION…
Space Systems Command, Space Development Agency Complete Successful Launch of First Tranche 1 Satellites
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the successful launch of the first Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 1 (T1) Transport Layer space vehicles…
Commercial UAV Expo 2025 Convenes Global DroneLeaders Amid Pivotal BVLOS Rulemaking
Portland, Maine – USA, September 8, 2025 — Commercial drone professionals from around the world gathered last week for the 11th edition of Commercial UAV Expo, held September 2–4, 2025,…
OpEd – How to Submit Impactful Public Comments for the FAA Part 108 BVLOS Drone Regulations
By: James Grimsley* An important part of aviation rulemaking is the involvement of public stakeholders. Submitting effective public comments on the FAA’s Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is…
The Fine Print of Part 108: BVLOS Gotchas That Could Trip Up Energy Operations
By: Nate Ernst* The FAA’s new Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) lays out a sweeping framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations—regulations that will shape the…
Words Matter: Clarifying ‘Trust’ in Advanced Aviation
By: Michelle Duquette, AG Operations Ambassador “Trust” is vital but misunderstood in our complex world. We apply it to pilots, software updates, allies and autonomous vehicles alike, which creates risks…
Aviation 3.0: The Electric Age, Advanced Air Mobility and the Transformative Value of eAircraft for Society
We have entered the era of Aviation 3.0. Electric aircraft (eAircraft) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies have reshaped how we think about transportation, emergency response and humanitarian missions. From…
Accidents Shaped Aviation Safety and Regulations: What This Means for Drones and Air Taxis
Ever since the Wright Brothers took off in December 1903 with their first, crude heavier-than-air prototype, aircraft have followed gravity all the way to the ground, not always with good…
Will Trump EO on Counter-UAS Unleash Constitutional Wrath?
For years, the limited law on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) in the United States has left state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) authorities on the sidelines as drones—both beneficial and…
OpEd – “The Reports of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated:” RF Counter-UAS Solutions Are Still Alive and Kicking
People often attribute the popular quote noted in the title to Mark Twain in the late 1800s. Although the exact quote and the incident that inspired it can vary, the…
OpEd – Shaping the Future of Digital Aviation – Together
We are at a pivotal juncture in aviation’s evolution — one marked by urgency, complexity and the promise of transformation. As global advocates for drones and digital aviation, the Global…
Buscaro raises $2M to scale safe, tech-enabled commuting across Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan – September 18, 2025; In Pakistan’s sprawling cities, the simple act of getting from home to work or school is one of the country’s most complex challenges. Public buses…
Grounded or Cleared for Takeoff? FAA’s BVLOS Rule Could Make or Break Small Drone Businesses
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations presents significant practical impacts for small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) businesses….
AI-Powered Airspace Management: How Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs) Will Shape the Future of UAS Integration and BVLOS Operations
By Capt. Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS, Squadron Leader (R) Integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into global national airspace systems (NAS) requires a fundamental reimagining of airspace governance. The legacy, controller-led…
Buscaro raises $2M to scale safe, tech-enabled commuting across Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan – September 18, 2025; In Pakistan’s sprawling cities, the simple act of getting from home to work or school is one of the country’s most complex challenges. Public buses…
Grounded or Cleared for Takeoff? FAA’s BVLOS Rule Could Make or Break Small Drone Businesses
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations presents significant practical impacts for small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) businesses….
AI-Powered Airspace Management: How Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs) Will Shape the Future of UAS Integration and BVLOS Operations
By Capt. Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS, Squadron Leader (R) Integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into global national airspace systems (NAS) requires a fundamental reimagining of airspace governance. The legacy, controller-led…
Buscaro raises $2M to scale safe, tech-enabled commuting across Pakistan
Karachi, Pakistan – September 18, 2025; In Pakistan’s sprawling cities, the simple act of getting from home to work or school is one of the country’s most complex challenges. Public buses…
Grounded or Cleared for Takeoff? FAA’s BVLOS Rule Could Make or Break Small Drone Businesses
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations presents significant practical impacts for small unmanned aircraft system (UAS) businesses….
AI-Powered Airspace Management: How Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs) Will Shape the Future of UAS Integration and BVLOS Operations
By Capt. Fahad ibne Masood, MRAeS, Squadron Leader (R) Integrating unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into global national airspace systems (NAS) requires a fundamental reimagining of airspace governance. The legacy, controller-led…
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The BVLOS Rulemaking: Performance-Based Drone Operations in U.S. Airspace
Unlocking the Future of Drone Operations: Deep Dive on the FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rulemaking The BVLOS Rulemaking: Performance-Based Drone Operations in U.S. Airspace is an essential white paper analyzing transformative…
Defending Your Airspace in the Drone Age: A Strategic Blueprint for C-UAS Defense
Defending Your Airspace in the Drone Age: A Strategic Blueprint for Counter-UAS Defense is a must-read white paper for security leaders, defense professionals, and policymakers looking to understand and counter…
Flight to Impact: Economic & Workforce Outcomes from U.S. Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Initiatives
The Drone Automation and Robotics Technology (DART) Initiative has released an insightful report titled “Flight to Impact: Economic and Workforce Outcomes from U.S. AAM Initiatives,” which thoroughly examines the tangible…
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