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FCC Opens 50 MHz of Cellular Spectrum for Drone Operations

Laura Bennett Oct 29, 2026 0

New rules remove a decades-old restriction on airborne use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted on October 29 to remove a longstanding restriction on drone use of the 800 MHz Cellular band. The…

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State Drone Laws Create Patchwork of Restrictions, Raising Concerns for Operators

Laura Bennett Oct 28, 2026 0

New restrictions in California, Arizona, and Alabama highlight differences in state regulations and raise questions about federal airspace authority. As states and local municipalities push to impose regulations to protect event venues…

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FCC Highlights Industry Backing for Opening 800 MHz Spectrum to Drones

Laura Bennett Oct 28, 2026 0

Before the October 29 vote, the FCC emphasizes support from drone manufacturers, wireless carriers, and industry groups for lifting long-standing restrictions on drone communications. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has…

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FCC Seeks Input on Simplifying Satellite Communications Rules for Drones

Laura Bennett Oct 26, 2026 0

Agency considers whether existing satellite licensing requirements adequately address unmanned aircraft operations The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering changes to its satellite communications rules that could simplify…

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FAA Unveils Draft Standards for Vertiports and Vertical Flight Infrastructure

Laura Bennett Oct 23, 2026 0

Updated guidance addresses landing areas, charging infrastructure, and airport integration as advanced air mobility moves toward commercial operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has released updated draft design standards…

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Amazon Drone Delivery Plan Faces State Review as Massachusetts Residents Organize

Laura Bennett Oct 23, 2026 0

MassDOT says Amazon needs state approval for its Westborough facility, while a grassroots organization pushes for greater community involvement in drone delivery decisions. Amazon's proposed Prime Air drone delivery operation in…

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Evolver DFR Launches Integrated Drone as First Responder Program

Laura Bennett Oct 22, 2026 0

New offering combines Parrot aircraft, autonomous docking, and SkyfireAI software with training, regulatory support, and a multi-year purchasing model. Evolver DFR, a new offering from Drone Nerds and parent company XTI Aerospace, has…

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As Drone Delivery Expands, Cities Turn to Zoning Rules to Address Local Concerns

Laura Bennett Oct 21, 2026 0

Communities explore land use restrictions to manage drone delivery hubs while federal authorities retain control of the airspace. As drone delivery services expand their operations, bringing their service to new areas across the country,…

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Skyfly Secures $10 Million to Launch Personal eVTOL Aircraft

Laura Bennett Oct 20, 2026 0

UK developer targets private ownership under new FAA light-sport rules while expanding into unmanned defense applications. UK-based Skyfly Technologies has secured $10 million to bring its two-seat Axe electric aircraft into commercial…

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AUVSI Calls for Clarity on Border Drone Restrictions as U.S. and Mexico Ramp Up Counter-Drone…

Laura Bennett Oct 19, 2026 0

AUVSI calls for clearer approval procedures as federal agencies expand efforts to counter cartel drones along the U.S.-Mexico border. New federally imposed rules to combat the flights of cartel drones, by restricting UAV operations along a…

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