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FAA & Regulation•Nov 9, 2026
FAA Advances American Drone Dominance with First of its Kind Authorization for Long-Range Drone Operations over Gulf of America
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it issued the first of its kind authorization for a drone to fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight from the U.S. coastline over the Gulf of America, marking a significant milestone in advancing American drone dominance and expanding the future of uncrewed aviation.
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationOperations•Nov 9, 2026
Trump Administration Deepens Interagency Collaboration to Protect the Nation’s Skies From Unmanned Threats
Agreement reflects whole-of-government approach to defending the homeland.
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA & Regulation•Oct 16, 2026
DOT, DoW, DHS Join Forces to Protect Southern Border Airspace
Temporary flight restriction will prohibit unauthorized drone operations within one nautical mile of the U.S.-Mexico border, from the surface to 400 feet
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationTechnology•Oct 5, 2026
FAA Funds Drone Research to Support Safe Integration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it awarded $12 million to 19 companies for drone research and testing projects that will help safely expand drone operations in the National Airspace System.These awards were made through the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Program. The program funds companies working with FAA-designated UAS Test Sites to test and evaluate technologies that support safe drone integration.
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationTechnology•Aug 31, 2026
FAA Announces Key Demonstrations with the First Remotely-Piloted Hybrid-Electric Flight for Cargo Shipment
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Elroy and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight to test cargo deliveries using remotely piloted aircraft at Houma-Terrebonne Airport in Louisiana. This is the first remotely piloted aircraft test flight under the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationTechnology•Aug 27, 2026
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Major Expansion of FAA BEYOND Program to Advance Drone Innovation
Phase 2 of the BEYOND program will expand the FAA's efforts to integrate drones into the national airspace system (NAS) and secure America’s leadership in aviation innovation. The FAA will double the program’s current size by selecting up to eight additional entities to serve as lead participants.
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA & Regulation•Aug 7, 2026
FAA Proposes $289,215 Fine Against Gorge Drones for Unmanned Aircraft System Violations
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $289,215 civil penalty against Gorge Drones of Stevenson, Washington, for alleged unauthorized drone operations.The FAA alleges Gorge Drones operated a drone on 15 occasions to dispense fertilizer when it did not have an agricultural aircraft operator certificate. In addition, the FAA alleges the drone was not registered with the FAA and did not have an airworthiness certificate.The alleged violations occurred on various dates between March 2025 and April 2025.
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationSafety•Jul 22, 2026
Successful Counter-Drone Efforts Helped Keep Millions of Fans Safe During FIFA World Cup 2026, With More Than 700 Drones Seized
Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that federal, state and local partners carried out the most comprehensive airspace security and drone mitigation effort in U.S. history during FIFA World Cup 2026.
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA & Regulation•May 28, 2026
FAA Establishes ‘No Drone Zones’ for FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums, Fan Events and Base Camps
WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice, will establish temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) over stadiums hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan events across the United States to help protect participants and spectators.
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationBusiness•May 18, 2026
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy to Invest $26 Million to Bolster Pilot and Maintenance Technician Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $26 million to develop the next generation of aviation professionals. The investments will strengthen the workforce pipeline for the aerospace industry–from mechanics and technicians to pilots and drone operators.The FAA’s investment will go towards:
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA & Regulation•May 6, 2026
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils New Rule to Protect Critical Infrastructure from Drone Threats
Restrictions support President Trump’s Executive Order on Restoring Airspace Sovereignty
Verify at Federal Aviation AdministrationFAA & Regulation•Apr 16, 2026
FAA Launches New Program to Accelerate Enforcement of Drone Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a new enforcement initiative to resolve certain minor drone violations more quickly while maintaining safety.
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