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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration is doubling the size of a federal drone-integration program as it works to shift advanced operations away from case-by-case waivers and toward broader …
FAA Doubles Drone Program as Agency Moves Toward BVLOS Rules Read More
NORRISTOWN, PA — Asylon has secured a Phase Three contract from the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex to deploy and demonstrate an autonomous aircraft inspection system, advancing the Air Force’s …
Asylon Wins Air Force Contract for Robotic Aircraft Inspections Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick and Jacky Rosen have introduced bipartisan legislation directing the Pentagon to study allied command-and-control systems for drones and other unmanned platforms as lawmakers …
McCormick, Rosen Bill Seeks Faster Military Drone Integration Read More
MALVERN, PA — Rajant Corp. has advanced to the second phase of a U.S. Department of Defense program focused on accelerating autonomous military systems, positioning the Pennsylvania-based networking company to …
Rajant Advances in Pentagon Drone Autonomy Program Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dave McCormick and John Fetterman introduced legislation this week requiring the Pentagon to develop a comprehensive autonomous warfare strategy, as U.S. lawmakers intensify pressure on the military …
Senators Push Pentagon Drone Strategy Amid China Pressure Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials have cleared a high-energy laser system designed to disable drones for use in U.S. airspace, concluding it does not pose a safety risk to commercial …
FAA Says Counter-Drone Laser System Safe for Air Travel Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans who fly drones in restricted airspace could face fines exceeding $100,000, criminal charges, and possible jail time under a new federal enforcement push targeting unauthorized drone …
Illegal Drone Flights Could Trigger $100K Fines, Jail Time Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of War is moving to rapidly arm U.S. forces with vast numbers of weaponized drones, unveiling a sweeping acquisition push that officials say will …
Pentagon Bets $1.1B on Drone Swarms as New Arsenal Race Accelerates Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — With the 2026 FIFA World Cup looming as the largest sporting event in history, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has moved at breakneck speed to deliver $250 …
FEMA Rushes $250M to Shield World Cup Cities From Drone Threats Read More PHILADELPHIA, PA — Michael DiCiurcio of Philadelphia has been permanently banned from operating drones within the United States after a federal court entered a consent judgment concerning his repeated violations …
Lifetime Drone Ban! Philadelphia Man Faces Consequences for Reckless FAA Violations Read More