Regulations

This section provides clear, structured information on drone laws and regulations. It covers FAA rules in the United States, EASA frameworks in the European Union, and CASA requirements in Australia, helping readers understand operational limits, licensing, and compliance obligations.

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SimActive Expands Mapping Capacity With Distributed Processing in Correlator3D

Thomas Reed Jan 23, 2026 0

New capability supports faster turnaround for large and time-sensitive photogrammetry projects SimActive has announced new distributed processing capabilities in its Correlator3D™ photogrammetry software. The update allows mapping workflows…

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MFE Launches Offshore Division Focused on Subsea and Drone-Based Inspections

Thomas Reed Jan 23, 2026 0

New MFE Offshore unit expands use of uncrewed systems for offshore and maritime operations MFE Inspection Solutions has launched MFE Offshore, a new division dedicated to subsea and offshore inspection operations, with a strong focus on…

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Another New Drone from ZenaTech

Thomas Reed Jan 23, 2026 0

ZenaTech Launches ZenaDrone IQ Quad for Survey and Mapping Markets New autonomous quadcopter targets land surveying, construction, urban planning, and public works ZenaTech has announced the launch of the ZenaDrone IQ Quad, a new autonomous…

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Event 38 Delivers E455 VTOL Drone Systems to Florida State Guard

Thomas Reed Jan 22, 2026 0

Systems to support emergency response, disaster relief, and public safety missions statewide Event 38 Unmanned Systems has delivered E455 fixed-wing VTOL drone systems and mission payloads to the Florida State Guard (FSG). The delivery…

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AUVSI’s Michael Robbins on Why Regional Autonomy Hubs Are Critical to U.S. Drone Leadership

Thomas Reed Jan 22, 2026 0

U.S. policy and funding now send an unmistakable signal: domestic drone and autonomous systems development is a national priority. But translating that momentum into lasting leadership will require more than federal directives and prototype…

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Headlines on Chinese Drones May Mislead: Why Commerce Department Reports Do Not Change the FCC’s…

Thomas Reed Jan 13, 2026 1

Recent headlines suggesting that the U.S. government has “dropped a plan to crack down on Chinese drones” have caused confusion across the drone industry. Coverage from outlets including Reuters and the South China Morning Post reported…

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Survey Confirms What Many Expected: Small Drone Businesses Feel the Strain of DJI Restrictions First

Thomas Reed Jan 9, 2026 1

As regulators move to reduce reliance on foreign-made drone technology, new survey data suggests that small drone businesses are absorbing the impact first, and most acutely. Recent survey results released by the Pilot Institute titled The…

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BREAKING: FCC Updates Covered List to Exempt Blue UAS and Qualified Domestic Products, Releases…

Thomas Reed Jan 8, 2026 2

The Federal Communications Commission has updated its Covered List to exempt certain uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and UAS critical components that the Department of War (DoW) has determined do not pose unacceptable national security…

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Garuda Aerospace Opens Drone Battery Manufacturing Facility in Chennai, Advancing India’s Domestic…

Thomas Reed Jan 8, 2026 1

India continues to strengthen its domestic drone ecosystem, with a growing focus on building not only airframes in-country, but also the components that power them. That trend was highlighted this week as Garuda Aerospace inaugurated a new…

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Industry Group Sounds Alarm on FCC’s Broad Foreign Drone Rule: Commercial Drone Alliance Weighs In

Thomas Reed Jan 7, 2026 1

The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), a leading advocacy organization representing domestic and allied UAS manufacturers and operators, has issued a detailed response to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent action adding…

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