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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GAO Signals Rising Scrutiny as Drone Deliveries Expand

Thomas Reed Feb 11, 2026 0

Federal watchdog highlights safety and oversight challenges as BVLOS operations grow Drone delivery in the United States continues to expand. But as operations scale, federal oversight is also intensifying. A recent blog post from the U.S.…

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Ohio Identifies First Participants in Nation’s Only Statewide Drone First Responder Pilot

Thomas Reed Feb 10, 2026 0

Nine public safety agencies selected to test rapid, drone-based emergency response across the state Ohio has taken a major step in public safety aviation with the launch of the nation’s first statewide Drone First Responder (DFR) pilot…

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Teledyne FLIR OEM Introduces Its Longest-Range Thermal ISR Camera to Date

Thomas Reed Feb 10, 2026 0

New infrared module targets extended-range surveillance and counter-UAS missions while addressing U.S. compliance needs Teledyne FLIR OEM has announced the launch of the Neutrino SX8 ISR 50-1000, the newest addition to its…

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Two Days Left: FAA Reopens BVLOS Comments on Some of the Hardest Airspace Questions

Thomas Reed Feb 10, 2026 0

Agency narrows focus to electronic conspicuity and right-of-way as February 11 deadline approaches Just two days remaining to comment, as the Federal Aviation Administration reopened a narrow portion of its proposed rule to enable routine…

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FAA Signals Tougher Stance on Unauthorized Drone Operations

Thomas Reed Feb 7, 2026 0

Agency issues fines, license suspensions, and revocations for unsafe and unauthorized drone operations Image: Bureau of Land Management, CC by 2.0 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) took enforcement action against multiple drone…

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New DIU Project Targets Scalable, Containerized Drone Launch and Recovery Systems

Thomas Reed Feb 6, 2026 0

DoD Seeks Automated Infrastructure to Support Large-Scale Autonomous Drone Operations The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), through the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), has opened a new Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) seeking industry…

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The Companies Tapped for the Pentagon’s Drone Dominance Push

Thomas Reed Feb 6, 2026 0

U.S. Department of War Launches Industry Competition for Drone Dominance Program Phase I The U.S. Department of War has formally announced the companies invited to participate in Phase I of its Drone Dominance Program (DDP), an acquisition…

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MatrixSpace Expands AI Software Platform to Enable Multi-Sensor, Real-Time Counter-Drone Detection

Thomas Reed Feb 5, 2026 0

Updated edge-to-cloud architecture supports early warning, threat assessment, and unified airspace awareness MatrixSpace has announced a major update to its MatrixSpace AI Software Platform, expanding its ability to support multi-sensor,…

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Why “Best-in-Class” Components Aren’t Enough Anymore

Thomas Reed Feb 5, 2026 0

How sourcing expectations are changing how drones are engineered Amprius’ newly announced U.S.-based manufacturing partnership with Nanotech Energy is more than a battery supply-chain milestone. It is another signal that “Made in America”…

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FAA Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Drone Delivery: Why Industry Stakeholders Should…

Thomas Reed Dec 31, 2025 1

A Nationwide Environmental Framework With Long-Term Implications Comments are due January 8, 2026 on the FAA’s Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) evaluating the potential environmental impacts of commercial drone…

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