FAA Air Traffic Organization COO Franklin McIntosh declared at XPONENTIAL 2026 that the agency now sees drones as aircraft and operators as pilots — and…
After a decade-long wait, the FAA has published its proposed rule for drone flight restrictions around critical infrastructure, creating a two-tier framework covering over 9,000…
The FCC has extended its software and firmware update waiver for foreign-made drones including DJI and Autel platforms until January 2029, citing the cybersecurity risks…
Sunflower Labs has secured an FAA waiver allowing one certified pilot to oversee six autonomous Beehive drones simultaneously — a regulatory milestone that reshapes the…
The FAA's new DETER program offers eligible first-time drone violators a quick-settlement pathway with reduced penalties, effective April 2026, ahead of tightened enforcement around the…
Boeing's MQ-25A Stingray completed its historic first autonomous flight on April 25, 2026, demonstrating the capability that will remove crewed aircraft from the aerial refuelling…
EAVISION showcased its J150 autonomous agricultural drone at Agrishow 2026 in Brazil, demonstrating terrain-following spray technology and multi-use capabilities designed for large-scale precision farming.