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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…
FCC DJI Drone Ban: Comment Deadline Is Sept 2, 2026
DJI is urging US pilots to file FCC comments before September 2, 2026, against a proposed retroactive ban on already-approved dron…
USDOT Opens $9M Drone Inspection Grants Amid DJI Ban
USDOT is offering $9 million in FY26 drone inspection grants, but a 25-state survey says the federal DJI ban could cost far more t…
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…
FCC Drone Ban 2026: 17 Makers Get Permanent Exemption
The FCC dropped its 2026 expiration date on drone Conditional Approvals, letting 17 US-onshoring drone manufacturers keep selling…
FCC Targets 9 DJI Clone Brands in First Retroactive Ban
The FCC's first retroactive drone ban targets 9 DJI clone brands already sold in US stores, including SkyRover and Xtra — here's w…
FCC Proposes Ban on Military-Grade DJI, Autel Drones (2026)
The FCC proposed on July 21, 2026 to ban imports of foreign military-grade drones with swarm, thermal, and LiDAR tech — naming DJI…
DJI Reveals 25 Products Blocked by FCC Ban in 2026
In a court filing, DJI disclosed that 25 planned 2026 products are barred from the US market, with projected losses of $1.56 billi…