Aptima Facilitates NASA Group on Autonomous Multi-Aircraft Ops
Aptima is facilitating the NASA RAM-AO Working Group to define safety standards for autonomous multi-aircraft operations in the national airspace.
Yesterday4 min
UAPS
FAA Advances Part 108 Rule for BVLOS Drone Operations
The FAA is advancing its Part 108 rulemaking to create a standard framework for BVLOS drone operations, aiming to replace the current waiver system.
Yesterday4 min
UAPS
NASA Develops Air Traffic System for High-Altitude Flights
NASA is developing a new air traffic management system to safely manage the growing number of high-altitude flights for telecommunications and research.
Feb 19, 20263 min
TECHNOLOGY
How Zipline's $600M Funding Will Accelerate Autonomous Drone Delivery in the U.S.
Zipline secured over $600 million in new funding, boosting its valuation to $7.6 billion; this capital will fuel the expansion of autonomous drone delivery to Houston and Phoenix in early 2026.
Feb 8, 20263 min
UAPS
Why the FAA Dramatically Increased Drone Enforcement Actions in 2025
The FAA significantly increased drone enforcement in 2025, issuing substantial fines and revoking eight remote pilot licenses for restricted airspace violations.
Feb 8, 20263 min
REGULATORY
How Did DZYNE's ULTRA Turbo Achieve a 60-Hour UAS Endurance Record?
DZYNE's ULTRA Turbo Group 5 UAS achieved a 60-hour, high-altitude flight at 25,000 feet, setting a new industry benchmark for persistent airborne capability.
Feb 5, 20263 min
UAPS
EASA Unveils Final Framework: How Will Drones Integrate into European Airspace?
EASA published its finalized U-space framework for integrating drones into conventional European airspace, ensuring safe coexistence and fostering industry innovation.
Feb 5, 20263 min
REGULATORY
Why China's Low-Altitude Economy Standards by 2027 Will Reshape Global Aviation
China's State Administration for Market Regulation aims to establish a low-altitude economy standards system by 2027; over 300 standards are targeted by 2030 to support the strategic sector.
Feb 2, 20263 min
REGULATORY
Why did the FAA create a moving drone no-fly zone for DHS and ICE assets?
The FAA issued NOTAM FDC 6/4375, creating a dynamic, nationwide drone no-fly zone around DHS/ICE mobile assets; this raises major compliance concerns for UAS pilots.
Jan 26, 20263 min
REGULATORY
Did a New FAA Rule Under Trump Make Legal Drone Flight Impossible for Operators?
The Trump-era FAA issued a NOTAM creating invisible no-fly zones near DHS operations, which experts claim makes legal commercial drone flight practically impossible.
Jan 25, 20264 min
REGULATORY