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New FAA Drone Rules – BVLOS and Part 108 Explained
Proposal to fly a drone beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS, Part 108) is out, and it's 650 pages long, written by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
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US CBP Drone Dives Deep into Mexico – Cartel Bust Incoming?
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) MQ-9 Guardian drone just pulled off a ballsy flight 600 miles deep into Mexico, circling cartel territory
Weaponized drones
BAE’s TRV-150 Drone Fires Missiles in Breakthrough US Trials: A Game-Changer for Combat Drones
This isn’t your average delivery drone—it’s a modified logistics platform turned battlefield beast, launching BAE’s APKWS laser-guided rockets.
US Army
US General Warns America Trails in Drone Arms Race, Risking Soldier Lives
A US soldier, hunted like prey by a cheap drone – that’s the nightmare General James E. Rainey fears if America doesn’t wake up fast. In a stark assessment, General James E. Rainey, head of the US Army’s Futures Command, highlighted America’s lag in drone technology, predicting severe consequences for troops in future conflicts. This…
White House
Crisis in the Skies: Indian-Made Parts Found in Russian Shahed Drones Targeting Civilians
Ukrainian officials just dropped a bombshell, claiming Indian parts are lurking in the Shahed drones terrorizing their skies – and it’s got global repercussions. Ukraine’s presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak has accused Russia of incorporating Indian-made components into Iranian-designed Shahed drones, which Moscow reportedly deploys in strikes against Ukrainian frontlines and civilians. Thi
White House
FAA’s Bold BVLOS Proposal: End Waivers, Ignite U.S. Drone Innovation Boom
Hey drone enthusiasts, what if regulations finally caught up to your tech? Enter the FAA’s BVLOS bombshell, promising economic wins and global edge—details inside. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new rule for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, aiming to normalize these flights and unlock economic benefits in sectors…
DJI
Insta360’s New Drone, DJI Neo 2 Spotted in FCC Filings, CEO Pushes for Airspace Credentials
Welcome to your weekly UAS news update. We have three stories for you this week. First, Insta360 is entering the drone market. Next, the DJI Neo 2 has appeared in FCC filings. Finally, DroneUp’s CEO is advocating for digital airspace authorizations. Let’s dive in. Insta360’s Drone Venture DJI may face serious competition from Insta360, known…
FAA
Authorized Drone Failure Disrupts Rescue Helicopter in Kerrville Flood Response
On July 7, 2025, a military helicopter conducting search and rescue operations in Kerrville, Texas, was forced to make an emergency landing after a collision with a drone, initially reported as an unauthorized civilian craft. A recent clarification revealed the drone was an authorized search and rescue unit that malfunctioned, highlighting critical challenges in drone…
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