Drones

State funding will support navigation infrastructure, test ranges and expanded unmanned aircraft operations.

New flight restriction prohibits unauthorized drone operations within one nautical mile of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Twenty-nine governors are calling for expanded federal counter-drone training as state and local agencies prepare to use new authorities under the Safer Skies Act.

The uncrewed aircraft used a rocket-assisted launch and reached speeds up to Mach 0.8 during testing.

New system packages four autonomous VTOL aircraft and support equipment into a single 20-foot container.

Projects target detect-and-avoid systems, satellite communications and traffic-management tools.

Local and state officials raised questions about noise, wildlife and public involvement.

The company plans to begin deliveries in Northern California following its FAA Part 135 certification in July.

Fifteen states and a Texas county say the agency did not adequately consider environmental and safety effects of expanded operations.

The drone was launched from a public observation park located between two active runways.