Drones

The FAA has proposed new rules to restrict drone operations near critical infrastructure.

The proposal would cover up to 75 sites in the Houston metro area.

Company completed point-to-point flights between JFK and Manhattan heliports.

Uncrewed tanker program moves toward carrier-based testing.

FAA safety campaign coincides with industry warnings on shared airspace.

DETER program will speed up enforcement against unsafe and unauthorized drone operations.

Texas airspace disruptions preceded agreement with Pentagon finding the system safe for civil flights.

Company says data from airport-area flights will support ongoing FAA and RTCA standards work for uncrewed aircraft integration.

The helicopter is expected to support autonomy evaluations as the service advances modernization efforts.

March action follows January temporary exemptions tied to broader foreign UAS restrictions.