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On October 26, the Part 107 Test Changes — and $12M Hints at What's Next
The FAA is updating the Part 107 knowledge test on October 26 and pouring $12 million into BVLOS research — two signals that the airspace new pilots are studying for is about to shift.
The Drone Industry Just Went Geopolitical — and US Pilots Will Feel It
A new EU-Ukraine alliance, Taiwanese state funding, and a flood of US federal dollars are reshaping the drone supply chain. Here's what it means for Part 107 operators.
Zipline Wants $20 Billion. Part 108 Still Isn't Signed.
Zipline is reportedly chasing a $20 billion valuation while the rule that would govern its core business remains unpublished. Here's what the gap means for pilots.
TSA Enters the Part 108 Picture — Behind Closed Doors
TSA is drafting security requirements for BVLOS drone operations without a public rulemaking, even as the FAA's Part 108 proposal draws industry scrutiny and a Zipline aircraft comes down under parachute near Houston.
The BVLOS Rule Is Still Unpublished — But the Industry Is Building Around It
As the FAA's BVLOS rule waits for publication, a flight-data milestone, a new urban delivery aircraft, and a doubled research program show the industry isn't waiting.
The Airspace Is Global Now — But Every Amazon Drone Still Needs Its Own FAA Permit
Seven regulators are building commercial drone airspace worldwide while Amazon's 500-city plan still requires a separate FAA sign-off per location. The gap defines the next year for US pilots.
The Two Rulebooks Behind Autonomous Drones: Part 108 and Part 146
Everyone is watching Part 108, but a second regulatory piece — Part 146 — may decide whether truly autonomous, uncrewed operations actually scale. Here's what pilots need to know.
The BVLOS Rule Is Stuck in Final Review — and the Waiting Game Has Costs
The FAA sent its landmark BVLOS rule to final federal review, but DOT calls the delay deliberate — and Zipline warns the uncertainty is freezing drone investment.
Part 108 Nears the Finish Line as Rulemaking and Money Reshape the Field
Part 108 is close to final, a new critical-infrastructure NPRM is open, and defense dollars are flowing. Here's what these overlapping shifts mean for working drone pilots.
TFRs and Drone Enforcement Around FIFA Events: What Pilots Must Know
Major FIFA matches trigger stadium TFRs and coordinated federal, state, and local drone enforcement. Here's how it works and how to stay legal.
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