As agencies nationwide prepare for major upcoming events, including the FIFA World Cup and America250, counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) planning has emerged as a critical priority. Continue reading
Category Archives: Regulatory Matters
FAA Allows DoW to use Lasers to Protect Southern Border
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of War (DOW) completed a thorough safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system. This assessment validated that proper safety controls are in place and that while these systems are at the cutting edge of counter drone technology, they do not pose undue risk to passenger aircraft.
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FCC Seeks to Expand Deployment of US-Made Drones
On April 1, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (WTB) and Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) released a Public Notice seeking comment on actions to advance the production, deployment, and export of American unmanned aircraft systems. Continue reading
Speedbird Gains Brazil Approval for Urban BVLOS Drone Flights
Brazil’s civil aviation authority (ANAC) has authorized Speedbird Aero to operate delivery drones over areas with population densities of up to 5,000 people per square kilometer, marking a shift from route-by-route approvals to a scalable national framework for beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations. Continue reading
U.S. Government Cracks Down on Drones in Restricted Airspace
In support of The White House Task Force to Restore American Airspace Sovereignty, the DOJ, DHS, FAA, and DOW warn that any individual or group found operating an unauthorized drone within designated restricted airspace will face severe consequences. Continue reading
Texas Sues Anzu for Selling China-Linked ‘Trojan Horse’ Drones
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a second lawsuit last week targeting companies he says are tied to the Chinese Communist Party, this time accusing a drone manufacturer of deceptively marketing products that allegedly pose national-security risks to Texans. Continue reading
DJI in Disguise? Suspicious DJI Clones Appear on the Market
What’s going on with the wave of apparent DJI camera clones suddenly appearing in US stores? From action cams to drones, near one-to-one replicas of DJI’s most popular products are popping up everywhere — and DJI doesn’t seem especially concerned. Continue reading
Russian Geran-2 Drones Made Almost Entirely from Western Components
Russian Geran-2 (Shahed) kamikaze drones are built largely from foreign-made components produced in both Western and Eastern countries, despite sweeping international sanctions on Moscow. That is the conclusion of an investigation by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP). Continue reading