The Delta Between Approved BVLOS Operations and FAA NPRM: Substantial Gaps Could Impact Commercial Drone Integration
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA intends its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on BVLOS operations to codify standards that move operations permitted today, primarily through waivers or exemptions, more toward…
Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID: The Next Generation Solution for Drone Security and Compliance Under FAA Part 108
By: Abigail Smith* You may have heard of Remote Identification (Remote ID) for drones – but have you heard of the Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID (TM-RID)? A major improvement in…
Battlefield Lessons for Drone Businesses: Future‑Proofing for BVLOS and Over‑the‑Horizon Challenges
By: Dawn Zoldi Drones have reshaped military and commercial operations, from frontlines to farmlands. This year’s Law-Tech Connect panel “Future-Proofing for Over the Horizon Operational Challenges” gathered top experts from…
Hottest New Drones Unveiled at Commercial UAV Expo 2025: Standout Innovations On A Crowded Show Floor
By: Dawn Zoldi In my humble opinion, the Commercial UAV Expo 2025 set a new benchmark for innovation and buzz in Las Vegas, as an unprecedented wave of new drone…
Partners Taking BVLOS to New Heights: AATI and End State Solutions Set The Standard for Large UAS Operations
By: Dawn Zoldi American Aerospace Technologies, Inc. (AATI) and End State Solutions (ESS) have forged a standout partnership that has led Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft system…
Drone Policy Update: FAA Part 108 NPRM, Airspace Modernization and Chinese Platform Bans Shape Autonomy Debate
By: Dawn Zoldi Drone technology policy debates in the United States center around autonomy. It has reshaped long-held regulatory paradigms and spurred innovation across industry and government. From the Federal…
How Autonomous Drones, Robotics and AI Are Rewriting the Energy Industry’s Playbook
By: Sean Guerre and Megan Horn The skies above today’s energy infrastructure grow more crowded, and more strategic, than ever before. Energy companies increasingly deploy autonomous systems to drive faster…
Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Drone Regulations: Why Full Autonomy Matters Under FAA’s NPRM
By: Dawn Zoldi* As the United States approaches unlocking routine nationwide Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations, industry must fully embrace higher levels of autonomy to realize the…
The Delta Between Approved BVLOS Operations and FAA NPRM: Substantial Gaps Could Impact Commercial Drone Integration
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA intends its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on BVLOS operations to codify standards that move operations permitted today, primarily through waivers or exemptions, more toward…
WISPR Systems Unveils SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+
Batesville, Mississippi – Sept. 10, 2025 – WISPR Systems, an American-made leader in drone technology, today announced the launch of the SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+, the newest evolution of…
Epson Celebrates Shipping Milestone of BreakthroughM-G370PDT Inertial Measurement Unit at ION GNSS+ 2025
Baltimore, MD – September 10, 2025 – Epson, a leading global supplier of high-performance components including quartz crystal-based inertial sensors and semiconductors, today announced its milestone moment at the ION…
Space Systems Command, Space Development Agency Complete Successful Launch of First Tranche 1 Satellites
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – The U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency (SDA) today announced the successful launch of the first Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 1 (T1) Transport Layer space vehicles…
Commercial UAV Expo 2025 Convenes Global DroneLeaders Amid Pivotal BVLOS Rulemaking
Portland, Maine – USA, September 8, 2025 — Commercial drone professionals from around the world gathered last week for the 11th edition of Commercial UAV Expo, held September 2–4, 2025,…
Quantum Systems Announces Market Expansion and €50M Investment in the UK
London, September 8, 2025 – Quantum Systems, the leader in AI-powered unmanned intelligence systems for defence, emergency services, and industry – announces a long-term commitment to the United Kingdom with the establishment…
Volatus Aerospace Secures Approval from Transport Canada to Launch Scalable Automated Drone Services in Canada and Provides Corporate Update
TORONTO, Sept. 03, 2025 – Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV: FLT, OTCQB: TAKOF, FSE: ABB.F) (“ Volatus ” or “ the Company ”), a leader in aerial solutions, today announced that Transport…
US Navy Awards ANELLO Photonics Contract Phase II Option SBIR Topic “N234-P02: NAVAIR Open Topic for Logistics in a Contested Environment”
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ANELLO Photonics, the creator of the SiPhOG™ and a leading provider of cutting-edge photonics solutions for navigation in GPS-denied environments today announced that is has been awarded a…
OpEd – How to Submit Impactful Public Comments for the FAA Part 108 BVLOS Drone Regulations
By: James Grimsley* An important part of aviation rulemaking is the involvement of public stakeholders. Submitting effective public comments on the FAA’s Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is…
The Fine Print of Part 108: BVLOS Gotchas That Could Trip Up Energy Operations
By: Nate Ernst* The FAA’s new Part 108 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) lays out a sweeping framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations—regulations that will shape the…
Words Matter: Clarifying ‘Trust’ in Advanced Aviation
By: Michelle Duquette, AG Operations Ambassador “Trust” is vital but misunderstood in our complex world. We apply it to pilots, software updates, allies and autonomous vehicles alike, which creates risks…
Aviation 3.0: The Electric Age, Advanced Air Mobility and the Transformative Value of eAircraft for Society
We have entered the era of Aviation 3.0. Electric aircraft (eAircraft) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) technologies have reshaped how we think about transportation, emergency response and humanitarian missions. From…
Accidents Shaped Aviation Safety and Regulations: What This Means for Drones and Air Taxis
Ever since the Wright Brothers took off in December 1903 with their first, crude heavier-than-air prototype, aircraft have followed gravity all the way to the ground, not always with good…
Will Trump EO on Counter-UAS Unleash Constitutional Wrath?
For years, the limited law on counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) in the United States has left state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) authorities on the sidelines as drones—both beneficial and…
OpEd – “The Reports of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated:” RF Counter-UAS Solutions Are Still Alive and Kicking
People often attribute the popular quote noted in the title to Mark Twain in the late 1800s. Although the exact quote and the incident that inspired it can vary, the…
OpEd – Shaping the Future of Digital Aviation – Together
We are at a pivotal juncture in aviation’s evolution — one marked by urgency, complexity and the promise of transformation. As global advocates for drones and digital aviation, the Global…
WISPR Systems Unveils SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+
Batesville, Mississippi – Sept. 10, 2025 – WISPR Systems, an American-made leader in drone technology, today announced the launch of the SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+, the newest evolution of…
Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID: The Next Generation Solution for Drone Security and Compliance Under FAA Part 108
By: Abigail Smith* You may have heard of Remote Identification (Remote ID) for drones – but have you heard of the Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID (TM-RID)? A major improvement in…
Epson Celebrates Shipping Milestone of BreakthroughM-G370PDT Inertial Measurement Unit at ION GNSS+ 2025
Baltimore, MD – September 10, 2025 – Epson, a leading global supplier of high-performance components including quartz crystal-based inertial sensors and semiconductors, today announced its milestone moment at the ION…
The Delta Between Approved BVLOS Operations and FAA NPRM: Substantial Gaps Could Impact Commercial Drone Integration
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA intends its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on BVLOS operations to codify standards that move operations permitted today, primarily through waivers or exemptions, more toward…
WISPR Systems Unveils SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+
Batesville, Mississippi – Sept. 10, 2025 – WISPR Systems, an American-made leader in drone technology, today announced the launch of the SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+, the newest evolution of…
Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID: The Next Generation Solution for Drone Security and Compliance Under FAA Part 108
By: Abigail Smith* You may have heard of Remote Identification (Remote ID) for drones – but have you heard of the Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID (TM-RID)? A major improvement in…
The Delta Between Approved BVLOS Operations and FAA NPRM: Substantial Gaps Could Impact Commercial Drone Integration
By: Dawn Zoldi The FAA intends its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on BVLOS operations to codify standards that move operations permitted today, primarily through waivers or exemptions, more toward…
WISPR Systems Unveils SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+
Batesville, Mississippi – Sept. 10, 2025 – WISPR Systems, an American-made leader in drone technology, today announced the launch of the SkyScout 2 and SkyScout 2+, the newest evolution of…
Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID: The Next Generation Solution for Drone Security and Compliance Under FAA Part 108
By: Abigail Smith* You may have heard of Remote Identification (Remote ID) for drones – but have you heard of the Trusted Multifaceted Remote ID (TM-RID)? A major improvement in…
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Join us for the launch of WISPR’s next-generation drones, the SkyScout 2 Series, engineered for precision, durability and compliance. In this video, John McArthur, WISPR Systems’ VP of Sales and…
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