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Clark County expands drone-approved parks from 8 to 28 after local pilots lobbied the commission
Clark County, Nevada just gave recreational drone pilots in the Las Vegas area something they rarely get: more places to fly. The county’s Department of Parks and Recreation updated its Drone/UAV Operation Policy on November 10, 2025, expanding the list…
Michigan Proposes Massive 15-Bill Drone Regulation Package, New Unofficial Speed Record Set, and Super Bowl No-Fly Zone
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have four stories for you this week. Michigan proposes a controversial 15-bill drone regulation package. A new unofficial drone speed record has been set. Police use a thermal drone to track down…
Michigan’s 15-Bill SHIELD Drone Package Collides With Federal Law It Claims to Respect
Michigan legislators just introduced the most ambitious state drone regulation package in the country. It also has the most obvious federal preemption problems of any state drone package in the country. The 15-bill SHIELD legislation, sponsored by state Rep. William…
FAA NOTAM Creates Mobile No-Fly Zones That Could Affect Drone Pilots Nationwide
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…
DJI Gives Pilots Full Airspace Control. The World Holds Its Breath.
DJI is rolling out its biggest airspace change in more than ten years, and this time the company is removing geofencing not just in a few regions, but around the entire world. Beginning November 17, 2025, DJI will start updating…
Drone at 75 Feet Near San Diego Airport Runway Sparks Confusion: Police or Unauthorized?
A drone hovering at just 75 feet near San Diego International Airport’s active runway created a dangerous close call with incoming passenger aircraft in late August, with air traffic control recordings revealing confusion about whether the aircraft was authorized police…
The FAA Forgot About You in Part 108 — Speak Up by Oct 6!
So, you want to fly beyond visual line of sight, huh? Good timing. The FAA proposed new Part 108 rules in early August, and now they’re asking for comments. And yes, the proposal is about 650 pages long, and it’s…
Military Clears Lifesaving Parachute Tech for Heavy Drones (Finally!)
Hey fellow drone pilots! Ever had that heart-stopping moment when your bird decides gravity is suddenly more appealing than flying? Maybe a motor glitched, a prop decided to take early retirement, or – let’s be honest – you pushed it…
Part 107 Knowledge Test: 5 Trick Questions Drone Pilots Often Get Wrong
Think you’re prepared for the Part 107 knowledge test? Let’s find out. These are the top five questions drone pilots consistently get wrong. We’ll break each one down to understand why they’re missed, so you can avoid the same mistakes.…
FAA Staff Exodus Threatens Drone Industry Growth and Regulatory Progress
A significant wave of resignations and retirements at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is creating uncertainty for the unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) community, potentially disrupting critical regulatory processes and safety oversight that the drone industry relies on. According to a…
Senate Bill S1249 – The Dumbest Federal Drone Legislation of All Time!
There has been an overwhelming number of drone-related legislative proposals, making it nearly impossible to keep track of them all. It’s like a game of whack-a-mole, where new bills keep popping up, and we must persistently oppose them. However, Senate…
Senate Bill 1249 Proposes Radical Shift in Drone Airspace Control, Raising Industry Concerns
A new U.S. Senate bill, S.1249, the Drone Integration and Zoning Act, introduced on April 2, 2025, by Senator Mike Lee of Utah, seeks to redefine low-altitude airspace management, potentially reshaping the drone industry. The legislation proposes granting states, local…