drone regulations
Drone Sightings Near Airports Nearly Doubled In Q2 2026
FAA data cited by DRONELIFE shows 601 reported drone sightings near airports from April through June 2026, up from 320 in the previous quarter.
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drone industry
The Drone Supply Chain Is The Next Strategic Battleground
Drone teams are no longer only planning around aircraft and airspace. Component availability, supplier diversity and compliance pressure are becoming strategic operating constraints.
drone regulations
World Cup No-Drone Zones Are Now Enforcement Reality For U.S. Operators
FAA, DOJ and FBI are pairing FIFA World Cup temporary flight restrictions with active drone seizures, citations and fast enforcement. Here is what operators should check before flying near host cities or fan events.
inspection
How Drones Cut Inspection Labor At The Savannah River Site
DOE says drones helped the Savannah River Site reduce wetland inspection labor, avoid access-path cutting and save more than $43,000 in one inspection case.
first responders
Governments Are Building Drone As First Responder Networks, Uruguay Shows The Pattern
Uruguay's Montevideo drone response program links ShotSpotter alerts to autonomous drone dispatch. For commercial operators, the lesson is integration, data control and staffing, not just aircraft performance.
drone industry
Texas A&M-RELLIS And USI Expand Drone Workforce Training Across Texas
Texas A&M-RELLIS and the Unmanned Safety Institute are expanding professional drone training in Texas, a useful signal for operators watching the workforce side of Part 107, maintenance and BVLOS readiness.
bvlos
FAA BVLOS Rulemaking Has Moved Beyond The ARC: What Operators Should Track Now
The BVLOS ARC report still matters, but the live regulatory issue is the FAA's Part 108 proposal, electronic conspicuity, right-of-way policy, and fleet readiness.
drone regulations
Five Federal Drone Policies Flying Under The Radar This Summer
World Cup no-drone zones, the FAA's critical infrastructure proposal, FCC drone policy and faster enforcement are all moving this summer. Operators should track the quieter policy work, not just the headline supply-chain fights.
drone business
You Own A Business That Flies Drones: What Building A Drone Photography Career Actually Takes
A recent Commercial UAV News webinar made the point plainly: a drone photography career is a business first and a flight skill second. Pricing, post-processing, backups and compliance decide whether the work lasts.