FAA proposes nationwide real-time tracking system for all drones
The FAA is exploring the idea of tracking all airborne drones around the clock, as well as connected pilot IDs. The agency says the proposed tracking network would be “an important building block in the unmanned traffic management ecosystem.” A 60-day consultation period is about to open inviting anyone to comment.
UPS gets FAA clearance to roll out a fleet of delivery drones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave UPS the go-ahead to create a fleet of drones to deliver packages with very few limitations on Tuesday, the first time it's given such broad permission to a delivery company to essentially create a new drone airline.
Google’s Wing delivery drones will soon ship packages for FedEx and Walgreens
Google-owned drone delivery company Wing will launch a pilot version of its service in Virginia next month, delivering packages for FedEx Express and Walgreens. The company will deliver health care products and other packages and will be one of the first drone delivery programs in the U.S.
FAA closes airspace around Area 51 ahead of alien raid event
To deal with any extraterrestrial-seeking attendees of the now-canceled Alienstock festival or the viral Storm Area 51 event, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that airspace around Area 51 will be temporarily closed this weekend for "special security reasons."
Some airlines ban all MacBooks from checked baggage over battery recall
Three more airlines have banned certain MacBook Pro models from flights, following a recall from Apple and warnings from the FAA. Think you’re affected? Check your serial number with Apple before you get to the airport, or face an almighty headache.
FAA bans recalled MacBook Pro models from all flights due to battery issue
The FAA has banned some models of Apple’s MacBook Pro from flights over concerns of its battery overheating and causing a fire hazard. Apple issued a recall of affected models in June 2019 and said it would replace the batteries for free.
B4UFLY app for drone pilots gets overhaul, so it should actually work now
The FAA's original B4UFLY app for drone pilots was roundly lambasted for being confusing, slow, and glitchy when it launched in 2016. On Wednesday the FAA rolled out an improved version to help drone owners fly safely. The app was knocked into shape by drone fleet management software firm Kittyhawk.
How to register a drone with the FAA
Before you take to the skies with your new drone, you need to make sure it has been properly registered with the U.S. government. Check our guide for registration requirements and easy, step-by-step instructions on how to complete your drone registration with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Drone app B4UFLY should receive a better rating in the app store soon
The FAA's B4UFLY app is supposed to offer advice and help drone hobbyists fly their aircraft safely, but abysmal reviews on app stores suggest it's not working out. The good news is that the FAA has finally decided to overhaul the app with the help of San Francisco-based drone software specialist Kittyhawk.
Own a drone? New rule means you have to change the way IDs are displayed
Registered drone owners will need to place their machine's ID number on the outside of their aircraft from February 23 in accordance with a new rule from the Federal Aviation Administration. Terror-related concerns mean the ID can no longer be placed inside the drone's battery compartment.
Drones: New rules could soon allow flights over people and at night
The U.S. government is looking to loosen restrictions on drone flights with a set of proposals that would allow the machines to fly over populated areas and also at night. The news will be welcomed by commercial operators keen to use the technology for a range of tasks.
Getting a drone for Christmas? Be sure to register it before you fly
Millions of drones will be excitedly unwrapped this holiday season, but did you know you need to register it before you fire it up?
Drone ban — FAA adds to the list of places where you can’t fly your bird
The FAA has banned drone flights over nuclear sites ... not that you were thinking about flying your machine over such a facility, of course.
The drone database is back, and most owners must register their details
After a seven-month pause in mandatory registration, a change in the law means that once again, drone owners must register their machines.
Deliveries by drone come a big step closer with latest Trump initiative
Deliveries by drone may be a lot closer after the government announced a program designed to make testing the technology easier.
A Phantom 4 drone hit a helicopter over New York and the drone came out worse
The occupants of an Army helicopter flying over New York had a lucky escape recently when a Phantom 4 drone collided with it.
Planning to make a drone video of the Statue of Liberty? You'd better hurry
You only have a few days left to shoot those drone videos you've been planning for places like the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore.
A drone came uncomfortably close to a United Airlines jet landing at Newark
A drone was spotted flying close to a United Airlines passenger jet coming in to land at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday.
Hobbyist drone owners can now get their registration fees back
If you're a hobbyist drone operator who signed up to the FAA's registry after its launch in December 2015, you can now get your money back.
Your drone may soon have to ID itself to officials while it’s in the sky
The FAA is considering implementing a system that would allow officials to ID a rogue drone from a distance, while it's still in flight.
Drones have been used in more than a dozen smuggling attempts to prisons
Information from the Department of Justice reveals dozens of attempts to smuggle contraband into prisons have used drones.
Drone users no longer have to register with the FAA, but that may change
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court ruling that found the FAA's current drone registration efforts run afoul of current law.
FAA concludes that drones are safer than you may have thought
A new FAA-commissioned report "welcomed" by civilian drone company DJI assures us that we have nothing to fear when it comes to drones.
Canada has just tightened the rules on recreational drone use
Canada this week tightened the rules on recreational drone use, imposing strict new rules that, if broken, could lead to fines of $2,250.
Drone sightings are up, but the FAA hasn't confirmed any plane collisions yet
The FAA hasn't confirmed an aircraft collision with a drone but they're been busy with more potential sightings than before.
This new NASA air traffic control tech aims for flight efficiency
The new air traffic control system will free up space for more flight patterns, save fuel, and improve arrival times for flights.
Drone flights at the world’s busiest airport? What’s going on?
The FAA has for the first time allowed a company to fly drones at a major airport, in this case at the world's busiest.
Just how good are the Pro Bowl receivers? A new drone competition aims to find out
Just how good are the Pro Bowl Receivers? A new drone drop competition is aiming to find out at tonight's Skills Showdown.
This 8-propeller monster megadrone can lift 500 pounds
The new Griff 300 is pushing the bounds of what a drone can accomplish with its monster chassis and 8-propeller design.
The FAA is approving an average of 300 commercial drone certifications a day
Nearly 23,000 people have passed the FAA's new drone pilot testing program since the requirements changed in August.
The FAA says to keep drones out of disaster relief areas, major sporting events
The Federal Aviation Administration has some stiff penalties in place for piloting drones into the wrong areas, such as where relief efforts are underway.