GAO Flags Gaps in Drone Airspace Safety
Report says FAA must clarify roles, milestones for aircraft communication and avoidance.
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FAA Declines Extension for Part 108 Comment Period
Administration keeps Feb. 11 deadline as it seeks additional feedback on electronic conspicuity and right-of-way proposals.
Amazon Drone Crashes Into Texas Apartment Building
Incident adds to recent series of Prime Air drone accidents in Texas and Arizona.
FAA Tightens Drone Enforcement
Agency actions include fines, new policies and interagency coordination as counter-UAS efforts increase.
FAA Reopens Part 108 Comment Period on BVLOS Rule
FAA seeks additional input on electronic conspicuity and right-of-way issues.
NOAA to Utilize Drones for Weather Data
Pilot project will integrate lower-atmospheric observations into National Weather Service operations.
DHS Creates Drone Office, Finalizes $115M Counter-UAS Funding
Investment targets security for 2026 FIFA World Cup and America’s 250th anniversary events.
FAA Adds UAS Test Sites in Oklahoma and Indiana
New sites expand national drone testing network, aim toward further drone integration.
FCC Rolls Back Foreign Drone Ban
Jan. 7 update follows December expansion of restrictions on foreign-made UAS.
U.S. Navy Tests Maritime Weather Drones
Tests explore ship-launched weather drones for atmospheric data collection.
