Bvlos

Explore the latest advancements in BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) drone operations, a game-changer for expanding UAV capabilities. This tag covers cutting-edge developments, regulatory updates, and real-world applications that unlock new possibilities for commercial and industrial drone flights. Stay informed on how BVLOS is reshaping the future of unmanned aviation.

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FCC to Vote on Opening 50 MHz of Spectrum for Commercial Drones

Laura Bennett Oct 8, 2026 0

October 29 vote will also consider new restrictions on foreign electronics testing and certification laboratories. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plans to vote on new rules that would open 50 MHz of low-band spectrum for…

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FAA Awards $12 Million for 19 Drone Research and Testing Projects

Laura Bennett Oct 5, 2026 0

Funding supports 19 projects focused on detect-and-avoid, BVLOS communications, drone traffic management, identity verification and other technologies for UAS integration The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $12 million for…

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Defense-Tested Drone Tech Enters Commercial Market

Laura Bennett Oct 1, 2026 0

Utopia Compression brings AI-based passive sensing, navigation and autonomy solutions developed for defense applications to BVLOS, counter-UAS and other commercial drone operations Utopia Compression, an advanced technology company with…

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DIU Launches $100 Million Challenge for Low-Cost ISR Aircraft

Laura Bennett Sep 29, 2026 0

U.S. and international manufacturers invited to compete, with up to $250 million more budgeted for development and scaled production The Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has launched a $100 million competition to identify low-cost…

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SkyfireAI, DBOX, Drone Nerds and XTI Aerospace Partner for U.S. Autonomous Drone Operations

Laura Bennett Sep 25, 2026 0

SkyfireAI, DBOX, Drone Nerds and XTI Aerospace combine infrastructure, software and integration expertise for U.S. deployment SkyfireAI and Lithuania-based DBOX have formed a new collaboration aimed at advancing integrated autonomous drone…

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Drone Solutions Secures BVLOS Approval for Medical Deliveries in Zimbabwe

Laura Bennett Sep 21, 2026 0

CAAZ authorization clears the way for long-range KITE operations linking regional health facilities with central laboratories Drone Solutions International has received approval to conduct beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone…

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FCC Clears Nationwide Test of Cellular Networks for Drone Safety

Laura Bennett Sep 15, 2026 0

Temporary waiver will allow DOT to measure airborne wireless coverage for command and control, detect and avoid, Remote ID and other aviation applications. The Federal Communications Commission has removed a regulatory obstacle to…

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TSA Seeks Drone Industry Input on Security Requirements for Part 108 BVLOS Operations

Laura Bennett Sep 8, 2026 0

Technical roundtables will examine how existing BVLOS security practices could help operators comply with new requirements For years, the drone industry’s central question about beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations has been: How…

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Beyond Part 108: FAA and EASA See Collaboration as Key to Scaling BVLOS

Laura Bennett Sep 4, 2026 0

Despite different regulatory frameworks, aviation officials at Commercial UAV Expo pointed to common challenges in risk, data and managing increasingly busy low-altitude airspace. The United States and Europe have taken different paths…

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Scaling Drone Operations Requires More Than Just Part 108

Laura Bennett Sep 3, 2026 0

FAA officials at Commercial UAV Expo discussed how regulation, information sharing, airspace modernization and security must work together as advanced aviation scales As the FAA works toward a regulatory framework for routine beyond visual…

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