North America
Sun ‘n Fun Goes Vertical: The Stories, Tech Updates and Organizations To Inspire Next-Generation Aviators
By: Rex Alexander, AG Infrastructure Ambassador At this year’s Sun ‘n Fun Airshow, held in Lakeland, Florida, I had the pleasure of speaking with numerous individuals representing the helicopter and...Read More
US Space Force Successfully Launches L3Harris-Built NTS-3 Satellite
MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 13, 2025 — The L3Harris-built (NYSE: LHX) advanced Navigation Technology Satellite-3 (NTS-3) has successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Vulcan rocket. NTS-3...Read More
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...Read More
Drones in Focus: Public Safety, Security Risks and Global Drone Developments
Uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) have become both silent guardians and illicit specters that span city skylines and shadowy enclaves. The Full Crew newscast recently assembled a panel of drone visionaries—Kaye...Read More
Scoring the Deal: Mastering the New Rules for Government Autonomy Contracts
As technological innovation and national security become increasingly intertwined, landing a government autonomy contract has become both a high-stakes opportunity and a formidable challenge. The landscape continues to shift at...Read More
World’s First H2 Aircraft Certification Online Short Course Launches
A Course for Certifying Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft HYSKY Society has opened registration for the H2 Aircraft Certification Short Course, the first and only course specifically focused on certifying hydrogen-powered aircraft. The...Read More
What Can India Learn from U.S. and Canadian BVLOS Drone Regulations?
By: Akshata, AG Ambassador for Asia India stands at a critical juncture in drone regulation, especially when it comes to enabling routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. As...Read More
What to Expect at the 2025 Commercial UAV Expo: Key Topics, Trends and Technologies
By: Matt Collins, Commercial UAV News Next month, professionals and thought leaders from throughout the commercial UAV sector will come together for the annual Commercial UAV Expo, being held September...Read More
The Glue of the Drone Industry: An Inside Look at RIIS
In the drone industry, hardware innovation often outpaces software integration. In that gap, one company quietly serves as the indispensable “glue” that holds complex systems together. Research Into Internet Systems...Read More
Understanding FAA Part 108: Why Safety Management Systems Are Central to BVLOS Drone Rules
By: Juan Plaza, AG Safety Ambassador On August 5, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration released its long-anticipated Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone...Read More