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By MATTHEW WEISSMAN Throughout the United States, all drone pilots must follow certain federal restrictions set by the FAA, like maintaining a maximum altitude of 400 feet, having a remote ID, and obtaining certifications for both recreational and commercial pilots. But many state and local governments have adopted more restrictive rules that go further. For example, Florida restricts the use of drones for surveillance of private property, California allows lawsuits for dron

By MATTHEW WEISSMAN These days, it can feel like most drone headlines only focus on restrictions, regulations, or war, but there is positive news coming out of the drone world in the U.S. right now. One of these is the push for the Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) system of operations. The FAA has been working on a framework that could make it easier for commercial pilots to fly beyond the pilot's line of sight. For fields like infrastructure inspection, farming, and crowd

By MATTHEW WEISSMAN The FAA announced temporary "No Drone Zones" around stadiums hosting World Cup events, including games, fan events, and training sites across the country. These new rules are designed to make sure that fans, players, and staff safe as one of the world's largest sporting events comes to America. On match days, drones will not be allowed near stadiums or other designated event areas without special authorization. Ignoring these restrictions comes with a hef

By MATTHEW WEISSMAN As Memorial Day Weekend marked the unofficial start of summer, New York State is expanding its use of drone technology to monitor for Sharks along Long Island's beaches. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that State Parks will increase its fleet to 46 drones and have up to 67 certified drone operators by July. The drones will be used by lifeguards, Park Police, and other park staff to monitor the water for sharks and other marine activity that could cause iss