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FCC Opens 800 MHz Spectrum to Drones in 3-0 Vote (2026)
The FCC voted 3-0 on Oct. 29 to let drones use 50 MHz of 800 MHz cellular spectrum. Here's what the order changes, what it doesn't…
Drone Remote ID Explained: Do You Need One in 2026?
Remote ID is a digital license plate for drones. See who needs it in the US, UK and EU, the 3 ways to comply, module costs and the…
Jovistar FCC Drone Approval Dismissed: DJI Shell Exits
Jovistar, a suspected DJI front company, asked TÜV to dismiss its own FCC drone approval on Oct. 8, 2026. Here's what happened and…
FAA Drone Ban Along US-Mexico Border Starts Oct 2026
The FAA has banned unauthorized drones within 1 nautical mile of the entire US-Mexico border, up to 400 feet. Here is who is affec…
FCC Vote on China Test Labs: 82% of Devices (Oct. 29)
The FCC votes Oct. 29 to end recognition of mainland China test labs on Dec. 1, 2028. Here's what the draft order says and what it…
FCC Drone Spectrum Vote: 50 MHz at Stake on Oct. 29
The FCC will vote Oct. 29 on opening 50 MHz of 800 MHz spectrum to drones. Here's what the proposal changes, what it doesn't, and…
Australia's New CASA Rules Ease Large Drone Certification
From September 29, CASA lets large drones over 150kg use any airworthiness certificate or fly without one, opening new paths for c…
Is DJI Banned in the US? 2026 Status, Rules and FAQ
DJI isn't fully banned in the US, but new models can't get FCC approval. Here's exactly what's restricted, what's still legal, and…
FCC Opens Nationwide Cellular Test for Drone Safety
The FCC has waived airborne cellular restrictions so the DOT can test mobile networks on 200 drones and 2,000 pilots, a real step…
Drone Takeover Technology Secured the 2026 World Cup
D-Fend's EnforceAir let 20+ police agencies hijack and land rogue drones at the World Cup without jamming or shooting them down. H…
SAFER SKIES Act 2026: Local Police Can Disable Drones
The SAFER SKIES Act's new federal rule lets state and local police detect, track, and disable drones near events, prisons — what i…
FAA: Drone Sightings Near Airports Double to 601
FAA data shows 601 drone sightings near US airports in Q2 2026, up from 320 last quarter, with incidents at Newark and JFK. Here's…
DJI Agras T55, T100 Cleared FCC Days Before US Ban
DJI's new Agras T55 and T100 spray drones launched worldwide July 1 — both cleared the FCC days before its import ban, leaving US…
World Cup Drone Crackdown: FAA Seizes 500+ in 2026
The FAA and FBI have seized over 500 drones near FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, with fines reaching $100,000. Here's exactly where…
FAA Drone Restrictions Near Infrastructure: Aug. 5 Deadline
The FAA extended comments on its critical-infrastructure drone restriction rule to August 5, 2026 — here's what Part 107 and inspe…
Armed Police Drones: EFF Urges Congress to Act (2026)
The EFF warns that no US law governs armed police drones after Skydio reversed its no-weapons pledge. Here's what it means for dro…