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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…
What Is BVLOS? Beyond Visual Line of Sight — 2026 Guide
BVLOS means flying a drone beyond what you can see. Learn what it means, why it needs special approval, and how the FAA's new Part…
Drone Insurance: What You Need to Know by Country
A complete guide to drone insurance for hobbyists and commercial pilots, covering liability, hull coverage, and requirements in th…
How to Fly a Drone at Night: FAA Rules & Required Lighting
Fly at night legally under FAA Part 107: no waiver needed since 2021, just anti-collision lighting visible from 3 miles. Rules, ge…