Part 107, Remote ID, TRUST, waivers, and the rulemaking that shapes what every pilot in America is allowed to fly.
We have three stories for you this week. First, DEXA secures a nationwide BVLOS waiver for drone deliveries. DroneDeploy launches Progress AI, and a drone pilot finds a missing girl in Wisconsin. Let’s get to it. First of all, let me acknowledge the fact that I am not Greg. It’s Ben. Greg and the team…
Researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University have uncovered patterns in drone operations that challenge safety norms, with many small uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) flying above the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) established 400-foot ceiling. This nationwide analysis highlights growing drone usage and identifies “hot spots” where encounters with manned aircraft could escalate. The
U.S. drone delivery company DEXA has achieved a major regulatory milestone by obtaining a national Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration, enabling autonomous operations without visual observers across the country. This approval positions DEXA alongside industry leaders like Amazon Prime Air, Wing, and Zipline in advancing commercial drone logistics.…
On July 9, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Bryan Bedford as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator, tasking the former Republic Airways CEO with overseeing critical airspace reforms, including drone integration. Bedford’s confirmation, secured by a 53-43 vote, according to the NYT, positions him to tackle urgent safety and modernization challenges at a pivotal moment…
Dear Drone pilots: Kerr County, Texas, is dealing with enough chaos. Picture this: a rescue helicopter, buzzing through the sky like a caffeinated hummingbird
Last fall, a drone illegally soared over a Mets playoff game, hovering above tens of thousands of fans at Citi Field. This incident, coupled with thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles spotted over New York City’s tristate area last winter, underscores a growing concern: the NYPD can track drones but lacks the authority to neutralize potential…
In Sonoma County, California, residents like Nichola Schmitz face hefty fines—$25,000 paid and $10,000 more pending—after county drones with high-powered cameras scoured their properties without warrants. A new lawsuit from the ACLU of Northern California alleges that Permit Sonoma’s drone program, which has flown over 700 missions and captured 5,600 images, violates privacy rights by…
In 2024, U.S. military bases faced over 350 unauthorized drone incursions, prompting House Republicans to demand urgent answers from federal agencies. The Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs sent letters to the Departments of Defense (DoD), Transportation (DOT), and Justice (DOJ), citing fragmented responses and outdated policies as critical vulnerabilities. Fox News reports this escalati
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