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Explore comprehensive coverage of FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) drone regulations, policies, and updates. Our news section tracks the latest FAA drone rules, certification requirements, airspace restrictions, and regulatory changes affecting both commercial operators and recreational pilots. From Remote ID implementation to pilot certification programs, stay informed about essential compliance requirements for safe and legal drone operations in US airspace. We cover breaking news about TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions), enforcement actions, new pilot programs, and policy shifts that impact the drone industry. Whether you’re a Part 107 commercial pilot, recreational flyer, or drone business owner, find critical updates about FAA guidance, safety advisories, and regulatory frameworks shaping the future of drone aviation.
Oceanside Police Launch Drone as First Responder Program to Cut Response Times
The Oceanside Police Department has officially launched a Drone as First Responder (DFR) pilot program, aiming to slash response times from an average of five minutes down to just 60–90 seconds. The 13-month initiative, approved by the Oceanside City Council,…
Grid Aero Unveils Lifter-Lite Cargo Drone with U.S. Air Force Backing
Aerospace startup Grid Aero has emerged from stealth mode with a bold entry into the defense drone sector: the Lifter-Lite, a long-range cargo drone designed to fly thousands of miles with heavy payloads. Backed by a fresh $6 million seed…
C100 Quadcopter Guides F-35 to Precision Strikes
Hello, dear pilots! Buckle up for a high-octane tale that’s got our DJI-loving hearts racing! In late July 2025, Performance Drone Works (PDW), as reported by Defence Express, pulled off a jaw-dropping test, teaming their C100 quadcopter with the U.S.…
New FAA Drone Rules – BVLOS and Part 108 Explained
The proposal to fly a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) is out, and it’s 650 pages long, complex, and written by a government agency. So, we went through all the head-banging, the hair-pulling, the highs, and the lows…
Insta360 Antigravity A1, DJI Mini 5 Pro Leaks, AVSS Avalanche Control
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week, and they’re all pretty happy. Look at that. First off, we have the Antigravity A1 from Insta360 that’s out. We have the DJI Mini 5…
BREAKING: DJI MINI 5 PRO Leak Shows C0 Label and reveals secret button
This article contains everything you’ll want to know about the DJI Mini 5 Pro. New and DroneXL-exclusive pre-release photos reveal some exciting new secrets I’ll will go through step by step. Will this Mini 5 be DJI’s best consumer drone…
Army Launches “Drone Amazon” for Soldiers: Civvy Tech Hits Front Lines!
Attention, drone pilots! Ever waited weeks for that shiny new gimbal or battery? Now imagine if Uncle Sam needed your Mavic for an army mission tomorrow… but had to slog through 18 months of paperwork just to buy it. Yikes!…
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…
North Dakota’s Drone Delivery Breakthrough: Medical Supplies Soar 80 Miles in 35 Minutes
Hold onto your stethoscopes, DroneXL readers, because North Dakota just pulled off a game-changing drone delivery that’s rewriting rural healthcare! In a landmark trial, a Supervolo drone zipped medical supplies 80 miles (128 km) from Williston to Watford City in…
Ann Arbor’s Drone Policy Takes Flight: Balancing Innovation and Privacy
Buckle up, DroneXL readers, because Ann Arbor is about to set the skies straight with a new municipal drone policy! The City Council is poised to greenlight rules for how city officials can use Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), ensuring drones…
Part 108 NPRM, Update on Drone Collision in TX, and Major Leaks on DJI Mini 5 Pro
Welcome to Your Weekly UAS News Update. We have three stories for you this week. The FAA has finally unveiled its proposed rule for beyond visual line of sight operations. Also, we have an update on a story about a…
DJI Drone Ban Looms: Chinese Manufacturer Battles US Security Scrutiny and Lobbying Hurdles
DJI Technologies, the dominant player in the US commercial drone market, faces a potential ban on its products by year’s end unless it clears national security audits, but the drone maker says that its attempts to engage Washington officials are…