Since then, drones have assisted in locating missing people, helped volunteers on the ground navigate treacherous terrain, and increasingly attracted the unwanted attention of the FAA.

For instance, the FAA is looking for guidance on potential “vehicle-to-vehicle communications,” which could help stop drones from colliding with one another. The FAA is looking for input on regulating ...

A Certificate of Waiver/Authorization (COA) from the FAA would give them permission to use any drone at their discretion, rather than asking for permission on individualized cases.

According to the FAA's memo, the news media cannot use drones to gather news images nor can professional photographers in the business of taking and selling photos use drones without FAA permission.

You're probably fully aware that arming your drone is a bad idea, but it appears that some people didn't get the memo. The FAA has issued a warning against weaponizing drones, noting that it's a ...

For “traditional” DFR operations, the FAA has made the processes to obtain a Part 91.113 BVLOS COA a little easier, but still requires a detailed concept of operations and pre-application ...

Several viral videos and images appeared to be taken with drones in conflict with a temporary flight restriction issued by the Federal Aviation Administration to protect firefighting aircraft.

All drones weighing over roughly half a pound (0.55 pounds to be exact) must be registered with the FAA, whether flown for commercial or recreational purposes. According to agency guidelines ...

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In this image taken from video, what appears to be drones flying over Randolph, N.J., Dec. 4, 2024. AP MORE: Drone updates: No national security risk found after 5,000 tips, FBI and other federal ...