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FAA Rescinds Controversial Drone Flight Restrictions By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rescinded its previous threat to impose criminal penalties on drone operators flying near federal law…

Pentagon Urges FCC to Reject DJI's Petition: Implications for Drone Pilots The Pentagon has intervened in the ongoing debate surrounding DJI drones, urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject the company's petition…

Skydio Secures $9 Million Contract with USAFCENT for Drone Systems Skydio, a drone manufacturer based in San Mateo, California, has been awarded a contract exceeding $9 million by U.S. Air Forces Central (USAFCENT), a component of U.S.…

U.S. Faces Challenges in Counter-UAS Preparedness Ahead of Major Events By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (This article is part of a series examining efforts to establish counter-UAS protocols in the U.S. to safeguard high-profile…

FAA Introduces Faster Penalties for Drone Rule Violations Detection Has Outpaced Enforcement Authorities have made significant advancements in drone detection capabilities, enabling real-time identification of unauthorized drone activity…

Partnership with ThirdEye Systems to Enhance Counter-Drone Technology EagleNXT has announced a strategic investment in Israel-based ThirdEye Systems Ltd., establishing a new joint venture named ThirdEye USA. This initiative, backed by a $10…

Department of Defense Opposes DJI's Petition to Remove Ban The Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted a memorandum to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing DJI's request to be removed from the agency's Covered List. This…

Department of Defense Submission to FCC Highlights Security Concerns Over Foreign Drone Technology A memorandum recently filed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) urges the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject a petition…

Skyrover's Commitment to the U.S. Market Amid Regulatory Challenges Skyrover has issued a statement titled "A Letter to Our U.S. Customers: Our Long-Term Commitment to the Drone Community," outlining its intentions to remain in the U.S.…

Ukraine's Anti-Monopoly Committee Rejects FirePoint Acquisition Proposal Ukraine's anti-monopoly committee has rejected an application for a $760 million acquisition of a 30% stake in FirePoint, a leading manufacturer of long-range drones…