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Bryan Bedford Nominated as FAA Administrator: Industry Reacts Positively
Bryan Bedfordimage: Republic Airways President Donald Trump has nominated Bryan Bedford, the longtime CEO of Republic Airways, to serve as the next Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). With over three decades of…
FAA Faces Tough Questions: Are AI and Job Cuts Threatening Airspace Safety?
Congress Questions FAA Staffing and AI Use Amid Growing Airspace Complexity July 2025 — As the landscape of aviation continues to evolve, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) finds itself under growing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers.…
Ann Arbor Sets Strict Privacy Standards for Drone Use
Ann Arbor drone policy focuses on citizens’ privacy rights By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The city of Ann Arbor Michigan recently adopted a policy regulating the city’s use of drones, which emphasizes individuals’ privacy rights…
AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium Keynote: Call for Action on BVLOS and National Leadership
Industry leaders urge swift progress on drone rulemaking and integration The AUVSI Drone and AAM Policy Symposium, held July 29–30 in Washington, D.C., brought together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the future of…
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker to Step Down
Whitaker’s resignation leaves the FAA without a confirmed leader as the agency faces ongoing safety and infrastructure issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Mike Whitaker has announced his resignation, effective…
AOPA Calls on FAA to Address ADS-B Privacy and Enforcement Issues
Pilots Express Concern Over Expanded Use of ADS-B Data The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) is urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to address growing concerns over the use of Automatic Dependent…
FAA Makes Significant BVLOS Progress, But Critical Gaps Remain in Achieving Scalable Operations
New OIG Report Highlights Achievements and Persistent Challenges in Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Integration The Federal Aviation Administration has made substantial progress in advancing beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone…
America Is Flying Blind: Why We Need a National Drone Strategy Now
DRONELIFE is please to publish this op-ed from Tom Walker, CEO of drone services provider DroneUp. DRONELIFE neither accepts nor makes payment for guest posts. America’s Airspace Crisis—Why We Need a National Drone Strategy NOW By Tom…
FAA Panel at National Public Safety UAS Conference Highlights New Waivers and Process Improvements
At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, hosted by DRONERESPONDERS, a panel of FAA officials provided critical updates on new waivers, regulatory processes, and efforts to improve access to airspace for public safety drone operations.…
SORA-Mate: New Automated Risk Assessment Tool Launched for Drone Operators in Australia and New…
Streamlined Compliance and Enhanced Safety for Drone Operations
ANRA Technologies and Hover UAV have announced the launch of SORA-Mate, a new automated tool designed to simplify risk assessments for drone operators. The platform is…