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Regulatory Update: FAA NOTAM Prohibits Flights Around DHS Vehicles, Part 108 NPRM Reopens Comments

The FAA is off to a busy start in 2026. Over the past few weeks, they have released a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) that ...
JD Supra

FAA Proposes Comprehensive UAS BVLOS Regulatory Framework: Key Features and Implications

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the US Department of Transportation and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking ...
JD Supra

Executive Orders Aim to Boost Drones, eVTOLs, Counter-UAS and Supersonic Flight

On June 6, the White House issued three executive orders (EOs) directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to take action to expand commercial drone (UAS) operations and strengthen ...
Homeland Security Today

FAA Releases New Drone Safety App

After a number of near-misses between unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and aircraft over the past several months, including a drone sighting close to a plane landing at John F. Kennedy International ...
Seeking Alpha

Watershed Moment for UAS: Iridium Connected Drones from American Aerospace Granted First FAA Waiver for BVLOS Commercial Operations

Iridium partner American Aerospace received FAA approval for BVLOS drone operations on behalf of a recently announced oil and gas industry customer, based on proven Detect and Avoid aircraft right of ...