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Five state agencies will test aerial systems for wildfire monitoring, infrastructure, environmental sensing, drone detection and pesticide investigations.

Officials warned firefighting aircraft could be grounded after a drone was spotted near the Eight Mile Fire.

The concept would reduce reliance on restricted areas as beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations expand.

The transportable SkyValor system follows operational testing conducted in coordination with Customs and Border Protection.

The state template includes written tests, practical evaluations, emergency drills and airspace-deconfliction exercises.

The Australian-developed Ghost Bat operated alongside U.S. and coalition aircraft during Valiant Shield 2026.

The proposed rule would create a process for limiting drone operations near certain fixed site facilities.

The aircraft landed normally at JFK and a post-flight inspection found no damage.

Survey covers airports, ports, corrections and critical infrastructure operators.

Federal agencies have reported dozens of drone seizures and mitigations at World Cup sites in the U.S. and Mexico.