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Can You Fly a Drone Over Private Property in 2026?
Flying over a neighbor's yard isn't automatically illegal, but filming their backyard usually is. Here's what US, UK, EU, and Aust…
San Diego Airport Drone Shutdown Hits 400+ Flights
A drone near San Diego International Airport forced an FAA ground stop on Sept. 4, delaying over 400 flights for 2.5 hours right b…
Archer Launches eVTOL 'No Roads' Tour Ahead of LA28
Archer Aviation launched its 'No Roads' flight tour on Sept. 3, flying the Midnight eVTOL across California cities as it preps for…
BVLOS Rules: FAA and EASA Compare Notes at Vegas Expo
FAA and EASA regulators shared a stage at Commercial UAV Expo on Sept 3, comparing BVLOS approval paths under Part 108 and SORA. H…
California Bans Drones Within 400 Feet of Concerts (2026)
California's AB 2113 bans drones within 400 feet of ticketed concerts, sports, and shows, with $500 fines, key exceptions, and a l…
FAA Exemption Lets Draganfly Fly Drones Over 55 Lbs
The FAA granted Draganfly a Section 44807 exemption on Sept. 1, 2026, clearing its Heavy Lift drone to fly above the 55-lb Part 10…
A2Z's Longtail Dual: BVLOS Drone Survives Battery Loss
A2Z's new Longtail Dual drone keeps flying if one battery fails, a redundancy built for FAA BVLOS waivers and EASA SORA urban dron…
BVLOS Drone Network Opens Kansas Skies to Farmers
Thales and Kelly Hills launched a BVLOS drone network for Kansas farms, letting crop-spraying drones fly beyond sight using Thales…
FAA Doubles BEYOND Drone Testing Program: 8 New Sites (2026)
The FAA is doubling its BEYOND drone testing program, adding up to 8 new state, local, and tribal sites for BVLOS flights as Part…
FAA Noise Test Ranks Amazon's Delivery Drone Loudest
FAA noise testing found Amazon's Prime Air drone hits 88 decibels at 50 feet, louder than Wing (84 dB) and Zipline (79 dB). Here's…
US Police Can Disable Drones Now — Only 61 Certified
New federal rules let trained state and local police detect and disable drones, but only 61 officers are certified nationwide. Her…
FAA Proposes $289K Fine for Unlicensed Ag Drone Flights
The FAA proposed a $289,215 fine against Gorge Drones for 15 unauthorized fertilizer-spraying flights, a warning for agricultural…
Archer's New ZEE AI Model Predicts Airport Collisions
Archer Aviation unveiled ZEE on August 5, 2026, an AI foundation model that predicts airport surface collisions minutes ahead — bu…
Drones Ground Wildfire Aircraft 26 Times, Face $100K Fines
Drones entered wildfire airspace near Spokane 26 times in three days, grounding firefighting aircraft. Here's the TFR rule and fin…
eVTOL Air Taxis Start Test Flights Across 4 US States
Joby and Archer are flying real eVTOL air taxi test flights in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Florida this year, with passenger…
FAA Clears Drone Delivery Nationwide, Skips Full EIS
The FAA cleared drone delivery nationwide on July 30, 2026, without a full environmental review — as 16 state attorneys general de…
DoorDash Air Wins FAA OK, Becomes 8th Drone Airline
DoorDash Air won FAA Part 135 certification, becoming the 8th US drone delivery carrier. Here is how the in-house drone service wo…
Drone No-Fly Zones: How to Check Before You Fly (2026)
Drone no-fly zones cover airports, national parks, TFRs, and more. See exact distances for the US, UK, EU, and Australia, plus the…
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…
FAA Part 107 License: How to Get Certified in 2026
Getting an FAA Part 107 license costs $175 and takes about 2-3 weeks. Here's the full eligibility, exam, renewal, and penalty brea…
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…
US Drone Laws 2026: FAA Rules Every Pilot Must Know
US drone laws in 2026: FAA registration, Remote ID, the TRUST test, Part 107, where you can fly, and penalties for recreational an…