Drone Regulation

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…