Little Threat, Big Challenge: Defending Against Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils New Plan to Fast-Track Advanced Air Mobility Vehicles
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a new pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration to accelerate the deployment of advanced air mobility vehicles. These new technologies have the potential to transform aviation, including expanding connectivity to rural American communities, reducing road congestion in urban areas, and enhancing emergency services or medical transport. The action follows President Trump’s executive order to unleash American drone dominance.
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed the announcement of a pilot program aimed at accelerating the adoption of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft. The program, known as the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program, will form public-private partnerships with state and local government agencies and private sector companies to develop new frameworks and regulations for enabling safe operations.
The U.S. homeland is vulnerable to air and missile attack across the Arctic because the network of ground, air, and space-based defenses guarding those approaches have atrophied over time, according to a new paper from AFA’s Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies. President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome defensive shield will have to modernize those systems if the system is to counteract threats like hypersonic missiles and waves of hard-to-detect cruise missiles flying across the polar region.
U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer to Host U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy at 2025 UAS Summit & Expo
UAS Magazine announced that U.S. Sen. Kevin Cramer will bring U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy as a guest speaker at the 19th annual UAS Summit & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 14-15 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
UAS Magazine announced that U.S. Sen. John Hoeven will bring U.S. Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy E. Meink as a guest speaker at the 19th annual UAS Summit & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 14-15 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Secretary Hegseth announced actions the Department is taking to address the growing threat of hostile drones and to enhance its small unmanned systems to protect personnel, equipment, and facilities at home and abroad.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have released the long-anticipated Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which includes proposed Parts 108 and 146 covering BVLOS operations and Automated Data Service Provider certification.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight. This rule will unleash American innovation and safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the national airspace system.
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. announced that its eBee VISION is now Blue UAS certified. This designation comes just a week after the Company’s eBee TAC received Blue UAS certification. The Blue UAS certification makes the AgEagle drone eligible for procurement by the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies and recognizes the drone as compliant with security and performance standards required by the DoD.
UAS Magazine announced the preliminary agenda for the UAS Summit & Expo, scheduled for Oct. 14-15 at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The UAS Summit & Expo brings together industry leaders, innovators and stakeholders driving the future of unmanned aircraft systems across commercial, defense and public sectors.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and aviation authorities from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom developed a Roadmap for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft Type Certification. It aims to align the countries’ advanced air mobility (AAM) airworthiness and certification standards by sharing data, research, and safety information.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct drone-detection testing near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, from June 16-27. The FAA’s Center of Excellence for UAS Research (ASSURE), in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Doña Ana County International Jetport, will conduct the testing. State and local first responders will also participate.
At XPONENTIAL 2025, the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) announced the election of new leaders and members to its Board of Directors. The incoming Board represents a cross-section of experienced industry voices who will help guide AUVSI’s strategic priorities and strengthen its role as the leading advocate for uncrewed and autonomous systems innovation.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s two proposed rules – Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations (BVLOS) and restricting UAS operations at a fixed site facility – were recently submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, which is a key step towards making these regulatory improvements a reality.
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) applauds the Federal Aviation Association and the Department of Transportation for unveiling their plan for a modernized air traffic control system.
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) strongly supports the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party’s request of federal agencies to open an investigation into Unitree Robotics.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct drone-detection testing in Cape May, New Jersey, between April 14-25. The FAA will operate several large drones and more than 100 commercial off-the-shelf drones during the two-week period. Testing will take place over the water and near the Cape May Ferry Terminal during the daytime on weekdays only.
The Department of Defense has directed that the Software Acquisition Pathway be used for all DoD software capability, cutting red tape and ensuring warfighters receive cutting-edge technology faster.
Michael Robbins, the President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) issued a statement endorsing the Directing Resources for Officers Navigating Emergencies (DRONE) Act of 2025.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the Department of the Air Force to pause all planning related to its “Re-Optimization for Great Power Competition” effort—a move that leaves a sweeping plan to transform the Air Force and Space Force in limbo.
Vertiq announced that its 81-08 G2 Module has been added to the Defense Innovation Unit’s (DIU) Blue UAS Framework list. This milestone marks the first motor and ESC combination to receive such approval, addressing the drone industry’s critical need for a reliable source of high performance propulsion components.
AURA Network Systems has commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for adopting the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Facilitating Opportunities for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The inclusion of the company’s 450 MHz band for Control Non-Payload Communications (CNPC) services marks a significant step toward the next generation of aviation.
Produced by UAS Magazine, the UAS Summit will provide attendees with a comprehensive overview of the current state of the unmanned aircraft systems industry.
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council (NDUASC) announced its partnership with Job Service North Dakota, a critical collaboration aimed at showcasing the expansive UAS job opportunities in the state. This partnership highlights North Dakota’s leadership as a hub for UAS innovation, both regionally and nationally.
Michael Robbins, President and CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI), issued a statement regarding the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's nomination hearing for former Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council (NDUASC) announced Fargo Patent and Business Law as its newest member. A premier provider of intellectual property and business legal services, Fargo Patent and Business Law’s expertise enhances the Council’s mission to drive innovation and operational success within the UAS industry in North Dakota and beyond.
The North Dakota Unmanned Autonomous Systems Council (NDUASC) announced the election of two accomplished leaders to its executive team: Frank Matus, Director, UAS Integration Strategy, Airspace Mobility Solutions, Americas, has been named Chair of the NDUASC, and Zach Peterson, Director of Business Development at Vigilant Aerospace Systems, has been named Vice Chair.
The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) President and CEO Michael Robbins issued a statement on January 2nd regarding the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security issued advance notice of proposed rulemaking seeking public comment on uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) security.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has received more than 5,000 reported drone sightings recently and the federal government is supporting state and local officials in investigating these reports.
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