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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.
FAA Drops Section 2209 NPRM, DJI FCC Deadline Looms, and 218 Wildfire Drone Incursions in 2025
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. I have five stories for you this week — it’s a longer one, but there’s a lot of important information packed in. FAA Files Long-Overdue Section 2209 NPRM First up, the FAA has…
Amazon Prime Air Targets Central New York With 176-Square-Mile Drone Delivery Zone Around Clay
Amazon plans to operate Prime Air drone deliveries across a 176-square-mile (456 km²) area of Central New York from its Clay fulfillment center, the company told residents at a public information session in Syracuse on Wednesday evening. The proposed coverage…
Grilling Greg: Your Toughest Drone Registration, Airspace, and Part 107 Questions Answered
I’m not Greg — it’s Ben. But Greg is here with me and we’re putting him to the test. We searched for the hottest topics and the burning questions drone pilots are asking right now, and we’re forcing Greg to…
DJI And Autel Petitions Hit FCC’s May 11 Comment Deadline As Drone Operators Push For Covered List Reversal
The Federal Communications Commission’s public comment window on the Covered List petitions filed by DJI and Autel closes Monday, May 11, 2026. Drone operators, public safety agencies, farmers, inspectors, and hobbyists have until end of day to file replies in…
K-State Salina Trains Kansas Farmers to Fly Spray Drones
Kansas State University Salina is putting agricultural drone spray operations directly in farmers’ hands. The university’s UAS program is offering a two-day in-person course covering everything from regulatory compliance to live spray missions, with the next session scheduled for May…
Olathe Drone Ordinance Pulled, and the ICE NOTAM Shows Why Pilots Have to Fight at Every Level
The Olathe, Kansas City Council was scheduled to vote Tuesday night on an ordinance that would have banned drone takeoffs and landings within one mile of any temporary event in the city drawing 100 or more people. The rule would…
Purdue Bets Big on AI to Automate the Skies
Purdue University just put its full weight behind a future where one drone pilot coordinates dozens of aircraft at once. The Indiana research powerhouse is expanding a cluster of AI and autonomy programs that could fundamentally reshape how drones operate…
FAA Drops Section 2209 NPRM After Decade-Long Wait, Industry Has 60 Days To Shape The Rule
The Federal Aviation Administration filed its long-overdue Section 2209 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for public inspection this morning, opening a 60-day comment window that will determine how thousands of fixed-site facilities can apply for permanent drone restrictions over their property.…
FAA’s No Drone Zone Push Caps A Year Of Counter-Drone Buildup For World Cup 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has designated every FIFA World Cup 2026 stadium and surrounding event space as a strict No Drone Zone, and operators caught flying inside an active Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) face civil penalties up to $75,000,…
California Homeowner Solves Delivery Problem With Drone Show
Tom BetGeorge has tried everything. He updated his pin on Google Maps. He put up a sign on the street. He explained the driveway situation to anyone who would listen. Nothing worked. So last week, the Linden, California homeowner did…
DJI Faces $1.56 Billion Loss as FCC Ban Sidelines 39 Products in 2026
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. DJI reveals that 25 unreleased products are stuck in regulatory limbo right now. Reliable Robotics has raised $160 million for what you’ll see is a…
218 Wildfire Drone Incursions Last Year, Most Ever Recorded
The U.S. Forest Service reported 218 drone sightings over active wildfires in 2025, more than the previous seven years combined. Most happened during the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles, where 184 drones entered restricted airspace, as the Rogue…