Drones

Phase is a follow-on to a previous effort that ended in 2025 but identified more challenges.

Ambitious commitments by DoorDash and now Uber could reshape low-altitude airspace.

China’s DJI holds an estimated 70-80% share of the global market for commercial UAS.

Evacuations continue as unauthorized drone flights disrupt aerial firefighting.

Chris Rocheleau became acting administrator in January 2025 and is expected to leave the agency this week.

Launch of new Air unit coincides with FAA’s issuance of Part 135 air carrier authorization.

Uncrewed aircraft played a key role in city agencies’ efforts to determine the extent of the damage.

Zipline and food technology platform Wonder aim to offer service out of most of the latter’s locations.

Federal agencies have allocated hundreds of millions of dollars to help states mitigate disruptions.

Promise of FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule clashes with safety fears.