EUROCAE has announced the availability of the following draft document prepared by EUROCAE WG-105 SG-1 – Detect and Avoid: Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
Pentagon Issues New C-UAS Handbook
On July 9, 2026, the Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) 401 released a new handbook designed to help government, industry, and academic audiences develop a common understanding around the basic principles of protecting against illicit unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones. Continue reading
ASTM Issues Proposed Drone Material Guide
ASTM International’s digital information in the supply chain committee (F49) has proposed a new guide to certifying materials and components of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), like drones. The guide (WK99450) will outline protocol for purchasing, authenticating and tracing drone materials. Continue reading
Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces the American Drone Manufacturing Act
Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., who serves on crucial subcommittees of the House Armed Services Committee, is leading a charge to phase out Chinese-manufactured drones from use in U.S. law enforcement
FAA Establishes ‘No Drone Zones’ for FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums, Fan Events and Base Camps
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, will establish temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) over stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan events across the United States to help protect participants and spectators. Continue reading
There’s More to VLOS Than Meets the Eye
Drones and helicopters regularly operate in the same environments. They perform many of the same operations, often at the same time. It can be difficult for both types of pilots to know when the other is operating nearby. Continue reading
FCC U-Turn Allows Software Updates for Foreign Drones and Routers until 2029
The Federal Communications Commission announced on Friday, May 8, through its Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), that it was extending temporary waivers allowing certain foreign-produced drones, drone components, and consumer routers to continue receiving software and firmware updates in the United States. Continue reading
AirData UAV Joins the Commercial Drone Alliance
The U.S. commercial drone industry is at an inflection point. After years of incremental progress, the FAA’s landmark Part 108 Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rule is expected to take effect later this year, unlocking a new era of scaled commercial drone operations across delivery, infrastructure inspection, public safety, perimeter protection and beyond. Continue reading