Articles
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....Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
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...Read More
Partners Taking BVLOS to New Heights: AATI and End State Solutions Set The Standard for Large UAS Operations
By: Dawn Zoldi American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) and End State Solutions (ESS) have forged a standout partnership that has led Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft system...Read More
Drone Policy Update: FAA Part 108 NPRM, Airspace Modernization and Chinese Platform Bans Shape Autonomy Debate
By: Dawn Zoldi Drone technology policy debates in the United States center around autonomy. It has reshaped long-held regulatory paradigms and spurred innovation across industry and government. From the Federal...Read More