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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.
Recreational drone found just 15 feet from runway during routine check
Recently, when employees were doing a check at Boone County Regional Airport in Arkansas, a recreational drone was discovered just 15 feet off the runway. The diameter of the toy drone was around six inches, and the airport staff believed…
DJI Mini 3 Pro hits school bus showing the limits of ActiveTrack and APAS 4.0
Check out this video in which a DJI Mini 3 Pro hits an approaching school bus. Luckily, nobody got injured in the making of this video, except the DJI mini drone, which suffered a broken arm and gimbal. The video…
FAA approves Airworthiness Criteria for Wingcopter 198 delivery drone
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved the airworthiness criteria for the Wingcopter 198 delivery drone, marking an important milestone in the type certification process in the United States. Wingcopter, a pioneer in German drone delivery, is thrilled to announce…
DJI drones transmit location data unencrypted; ‘open source AeroScope’ in the making
Contrary to previous claims by the world’s largest drone maker, DJI drones transmit their location and ID data unencrypted. This means that anyone with knowledge of the facts can receive and read this information. DJI has since confirmed that the…
Bobby Healy from Manna Drone Delivery: “We get almost no complaints”
Every day, the drones of Manna Drone Delivery deliver meals and groceries to customers in two suburbs of the Irish capital, Dublin. After a successful start in Ireland, Manna is working on expanding to six other European countries, starting in…
Fighting drone registration “schemes” with free stickers
Pilot Institute, a leading drone school in the United States, is proud to announce that we have shipped more than 10,000 sets of free drone registration stickers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires all drones that weigh over 250 grams…
DJI helps the Russians in their attacks Ukraine Government says
According to a report from the State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine, the world’s largest drone maker, DJI helps the Russians in their attacks. The WSJ had a very interesting article about how the Ukraine government…
Volatus Aerospace provides 30 thermal drones and training to Ukraine
Drone solutions provider Volatus Aerospace has started to deliver intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (“ISR”) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), which include 30 thermal drones, to organizations in Ukraine. Volatus Aerospace supplies the thermal drones to a consortium of organizations that are…
Amazon delivery drone crashed and caused fire says FAA report
According to a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) report, an Amazon delivery drone sparked an acres-wide fire last summer when it crashed in eastern Oregon during a test flight. During a test flight in June, the Amazon drone’s motors failed, causing…
Drones, Delta, and Elon Musk’s Starlink help Ukraine military fight off Russian army
Despite power outages, the advanced satellite system, Starlink keeps the Ukrainian military connected and allows its drone units to target Russian troops, tanks, and supply vehicles. The Ukrainian drone unit Aerorozvidka (Aerial Reconnaissance), which prefers to strike at night “when…
We don’t TRUST the FAA’s drone numbers at all!
Yesterday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the latest drone numbers. The numbers caused a lengthy discussion on Facebook as many drone professionals wondered if you can trust the FAA’s drone numbers, and what can be done to increase the…
Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister urges DJI CEO Frank Wang to block DJI drones used by Russians immediately
Today, the Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister – Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Mykhailo Fedoroy sent an open letter to DJI’s Frank Wang, urging the drone maker’s CEO to block the DJI drones that are used by the Russian army…