FAA Regulation
FAA Regulation
Part 107, BVLOS, Remote ID, and airspace rules.
Latest Coverage
Chipotle Expands Zipline Drone Delivery to Fort Worth and Houston
Chipotle is expanding its Zipline drone delivery network to Fort Worth and Houston after encouraging early results in Rowlett, Texas.
SkyfireAI Raises $11M for Autonomous Multi-Drone Operations
SkyfireAI raised $11M to build AI software that lets one operator manage multiple drones for 911 and rescue missions.
WISPR SkyScout 2+ Added to Blue UAS Cleared List
WISPR Systems' SkyScout 2+ earns Blue UAS Cleared List approval, clearing it for federal procurement without NDAA limits.
Flytrex Sky2 Can Deliver Two Large Pizzas by Drone
Flytrex's Sky2 octocopter launches with Little Caesars in Texas, carrying nearly 9 pounds of food per delivery.
Drones Are Now a Core Risk at Major Public Events
A CIS white paper on FIFA World Cup 2026 security lays out how drones have become a frontline threat at large-scale public gatherings.
FAA Drops Criminal Threat for Drone Flights Near Vehicles
FAA rescinds NOTAM FDC 6/4375, removing criminal prosecution threats for drone pilots flying near federal law enforcement assets.
SoftBank Robotics Backs Matternet for US Drone Delivery
Matternet and SoftBank Robotics America partner to expand autonomous drone delivery in healthcare and enterprise logistics across the US.
Thales Wins Singapore's National UTM System Contract
Singapore's CAAS awards its national unmanned traffic management system contract to Thales Solutions Asia after a two-stage tender process.
DJI Lito X1: Sub-250g Drone Nears US Launch
DJI's Lito X1 weighs under 249g, includes a three-axis gimbal and HEVC support, and has cleared US regulatory certification ahead of imminent launch.
Archer and Joby: Who Gets FAA Certification First in 2026?
Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation are both targeting FAA type certification in 2026. Here's where each program stands and what's left to clear.
FAA Launches eVTOL Pilot Program Across 26 States
The FAA has selected eight projects for its eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, with operations expected to begin by summer 2026 across 26 states.
FAA ICE Drone Ban Faces First Amendment Challenge
A 21-month FAA flight restriction banning drones near ICE vehicles has drawn a federal court challenge on First Amendment grounds.
Corvus Robotics Cuts 65 Labor Hours Weekly With Drones
Southern Glazer's deployed 40+ Corvus One drones across nine US distribution centers, logging 5,000 flights and 35,000 flags.
FCC Opens Drone Spectrum Review, Comments Due May 1
The FCC is asking how drones should access radio spectrum at scale, as BVLOS operations expose the limits of shared consumer frequency bands.
Manna Raises $50M to Expand Drone Delivery to 40 Bases
Irish drone delivery company Manna closes a $50M Series B led by ARK Invest, bringing total funding to $110M as it targets two million deliveries in 2026.
Companies
Archer Aviation
US eVTOL company developing the Midnight air taxi, now acquiring Boeing's Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid to add autonomy and defense manufacturing.
US
Joby Aviation
US eVTOL company developing a five-seat electric air taxi, the furthest along in FAA type certification among civilian eVTOL manufacturers.
United States
Manna Aero
Irish drone delivery company operating commercial BVLOS delivery services in Ireland, Finland, and Texas with over 250,000 completed flights.
IE
Zipline
US drone delivery company operating fixed-wing autonomous delivery networks for medical supplies and consumer goods across Africa, the US, and Asia.
United States
Amazon Prime Air
Amazon's drone delivery division, running autonomous last-mile delivery in the US and UK and attempting a sixfold expansion of its service area during 2026.
US
Anduril Industries
US defense technology company building autonomous weapons, counter-UAS, and AI command software, and manufacturing them at its own Arsenal-1 plant in Ohio.
US
Bell Textron
US rotorcraft manufacturer and advanced air mobility developer, making military helicopters, tiltrotors, and autonomous cargo drone platforms.
US
Beta Technologies
Vermont-based eVTOL developer building the ALIA electric aircraft for cargo and passenger transport, with a charging infrastructure network.
US
Products
DJI Mini 4 Pro
DJI
The most capable sub-250g drone available, and the right choice for anyone who wants serious image quality without triggering registration requirements in most markets.
DJI Air 3
DJI
A dual-camera mid-range drone that covers most shooting scenarios for enthusiast creators, sitting cleanly between the Mini 4 Pro and Mavic 3 Pro in capability and price.
DJI Mavic 3 Pro
DJI
The best three-camera consumer drone on the market, priced for serious enthusiasts and semi-professional creators who need optical zoom without switching platforms.
DJI Matrice 350 RTK
DJI
The benchmark enterprise inspection platform — IP55-rated, dual-operator capable, and compatible with the broadest payload ecosystem available, but off-limits for US federal government use under NDAA restrictions.
DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise
DJI
A polished enterprise drone that still sets the pace for portable mapping and inspection workflows.
Recent Funding
Recent Contracts
defense
US Army PAE Fires, Anduril Industries
Three-year contract to supply a minimum of 3,000 surface-launched Barracuda-500M missiles with...
defense
US Army Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires, Anduril Industries
Three-year production agreement for a minimum of 3,000 Surface-Launched Barracuda-500M cruise...
defense
U.S. Department of Defense, Anduril Industries
Contract modification adding $100.3M to upgrade the Space Surveillance Network with mesh...
defense
Powerus (Autonomous Power Corporation), Unusual Machines
Supply contract for US-manufactured components for counter-UAS interceptor systems and 10-inch...
defense
U.S. Air Forces Central, Skydio
Order for Skydio Dock and X10 autonomous drone systems to provide perimeter security at USAFCENT...