Industry leaders praise executive order’s BVLOS policy By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill President Trump recently issued two executive orders to spur the growth of the U.S. domestic drone industry. While the orders contained a number of provisions such as establishing new rules for advanced air mobility and the use of counter-UAS technologies, drone industry experts … [Read more...] about Trump Executive Orders Push FAA to Act on Long-Awaited BVLOS Rule
BVLOS drone flights
Trump’s Drone Executive Orders: Beyond the Fact Sheets
What's Inside Trump's Drone Executive Orders On June 6, 2025, President Donald Trump signed two significant executive orders addressing unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), marking a pivotal moment for the commercial drone industry and national airspace security. The orders, "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" and "Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty," establish an ambitious … [Read more...] about Trump’s Drone Executive Orders: Beyond the Fact Sheets
Unusual Machines Aims to Secure U.S. Skies with Border Drone ID Technology
Company hopes new technology will help identify drones at U.S. border By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill With its planned acquisition of a leading airspace management company, Orlando-based Unusual Machines is poised to be able to provide government agencies and other entities with a greater ability to determine the origins of drones flying in the area of the U.S.-Mexico … [Read more...] about Unusual Machines Aims to Secure U.S. Skies with Border Drone ID Technology
The Future of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs: Insights from the National Public Safety UAS Conference
Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs are evolving rapidly, with agencies across the United States refining their use of drone technology to enhance public safety. At the National Public Safety UAS Conference, sponsored by DRONERESPONDERS, law enforcement leaders discussed "DFR Next Generation" or "DFR 2.0," which emphasizes remotely piloted drone dock systems to expand … [Read more...] about The Future of Drone as First Responder (DFR) Programs: Insights from the National Public Safety UAS Conference
Amazon Halts Drone Deliveries in Texas and Arizona: Temporary Pause
Amazon suspends drone delivery in Texas, Arizona By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill Amazon recently announced it was suspending its drone delivery services at its facilities in College Station, Texas and Tolleson, Arizona until further notice. The company, which in 2020 received its FAA Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate -- authorizing it as an airline able to deliver … [Read more...] about Amazon Halts Drone Deliveries in Texas and Arizona: Temporary Pause
