News, deep dives, and analysis — every BVLOS story, newest first.
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. I have four stories for you this week. An FAA NOTAM is creating mobile no-fly zones, and it’s a bit of an issue. The FAA has reopened the comment period for BVLOS rulemaking under Part 108. SkyBrowse launches a new AI feature that improves 3D models at crash…
The FAA is reopening the comment period for its Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) rulemaking, but operators have just two weeks to respond. Comments open January 28 and close February 11, 2026. The reopened comment period focuses specifically on electronic conspicuity — the technology that allows aircraft to see and be seen in shared…
After three years and more than 1,000 drone flights across France, Italy, and Spain, the U-ELCOME consortium has distilled its operational experience into a single document that could reshape how European nations approach U-space deployment. The U-space Implementation Handbook arrives at a moment when the gap between U-space theory and practical implementation has never been…
Walking through the logistics of Amazon’s latest UK announcement, it’s clear that the selection of Darlington isn’t just about finding a convenient warehouse—it’s about finding the perfect regulatory battleground. While the broader media is buzzing about “packages from the sky,” the real story for those of us in the industry is how Amazon is using…
Wales is preparing to test a drone delivery system that could quietly change how blood reaches patients in emergencies. The Dragon’s Heart project will use specially commissioned aircraft to transport blood donations by air, replacing road journeys that currently take hours, as the BBC reports. Today, donated blood is processed in south Wales and moved…
I’ve been tracking Florida’s disastrous DJI drone ban for over a year, and the bill is finally coming due. When we first reported on St. Cloud’s $890,000 Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program last month, the story was about the exorbitant cost of compliance. Now, new data shows the program is an operational success,…
Medical drones are often discussed in glossy presentations and optimistic press releases, but Japan is one of the few countries where the conversation has moved past theory and reportedly into daily operations. While the global medical drone market is projected to grow from roughly 787 million dollars in 2024 to nearly 2.8 billion by 2032,…
Pilot Institute just extended its biggest sale of the year through Cyber Monday (and Tuesday), and we’ve confirmed the deals are still live. If you missed Black Friday, this is your final shot at up to 50% off courses that could transform your drone hobby into a legitimate income stream. We’ve been tracking these prices…
One email with the drone news that matters — DJI, FAA, public safety, and everything in between, straight from the newsroom. No spam, no fluff.
