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Pilot Institute Challenges FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rules, Warns of “Undue Burden” on Small Operators
Pilot Institute has submitted a comprehensive 28-page comment to the Federal Aviation Administration challenging key provisions of the proposed Part 108 regulations for beyond visual line of sight drone operations, warning that the rules could eliminate pathways for thousands of…
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…
NASA and Department of War Advance BVLOS Cargo Drone Operations in North Dakota
NASA and the Department of Defence War recently conducted a successful live flight demonstration in North Dakota, showcasing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) cargo drone operations as part of ongoing efforts to advance long-distance unmanned aerial logistics. According to…
Angel Aerial’s New Drone, Pilot Pleads Guilty, Drone Captures a Rescue, Amazon’s New SCL
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update! We have four big stories this week, and as you can tell, we’re live from Las Vegas on the drone floor. There are actually drones flying in the cage behind us right now.…
Drone Pilot Sentenced for Unauthorized Flights Over Cape Canaveral Space Force Base
A drone pilot has been sentenced for illegally flying over Cape Canaveral Space Force Base and capturing hundreds of unauthorized images and videos of sensitive U.S. military infrastructure. According to National Post, 71-year-old Xiao Guang Pan, a Chinese-born Canadian from…
Hypersonic Drone Carrier: China Revives NASA’s Oblique Wing for Drone Mothership Supremacy
China has unveiled plans to leapfrog U.S. military technology by developing a hypersonic drone carrier—an unmanned aircraft mothership inspired by abandoned NASA research on the “oblique wing.” This variable wing design, first proposed by Nazi engineers and explored by NASA…
DJI Matrice 600 Drones Dig Deep for Mars and Earth
Imagine a drone buzzing over a Martian crater, scooping up alien dirt like it’s auditioning for a sci-fi flick. That’s not just a dream—unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS) are already drilling and scooping samples on Earth and eyeing Mars next! From…
SkyOps: Israeli Duo’s Drone Nav Revolution
Hello dear pilots! Buckle up for a high-flying tale from Israel that’s got our DJI-loving hearts buzzing. On August 19, 2025, as reported by The Jerusalem Post, two brilliant students, Noa Mignolet and Ofir Biton, unveiled SkyOps, a groundbreaking system…
Drone Traffic Control: The FAA’s Attempt to Stop Sky Chaos Before It’s a Drone-apocalypse
Picture this: the skies are buzzing with drones delivering your pizza, your Amazon packages, and probably your neighbor’s shady “herbal supplements.” It’s like a futuristic ant colony up there, but without the chill vibes. Enter the FAA, swooping in like…
NFA’s Mjölnir Engine Redefines Hypersonic Drone Propulsion with Clean, 3D-Printed Power
A Washington-based startup, New Frontier Aerospace (NFA), has successfully tested its Mjölnir rocket engine, a compact, 3D-printed powerhouse that could transform hypersonic drones and space vehicles. Using liquid natural gas (LNG) for cleaner combustion, this engine marks a leap in…
China’s Mars Drone Hunts For Life with a Claw!
Buckle up, drone squad! China’s Tianwen-3 mission is sending a drone to Mars, and it’s straight-up nuts. Slated for a 2028 launch, this beast will nab 500 grams of Martian dirt and rocks by 2031, chasing signs of ancient life.…
Drone Pilot Interferes With Helicopter, NASA ASRS Reports, & Legislation Restricting Drones
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week: charges against a drone pilot for allegedly interfering with a medical helicopter, potential cuts to the NASA ASRS report, and New York legislation restricting drone…