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New York’s New Drone Law: Hobby Exemption Stops at 249.5 Grams
New York’s Penal Law Article 280, “unlawful use of a drone,” has been in force since August 25. It bars flying within 500 feet of protected sites such as schools, police and fire stations, airports, prisons, critical infrastructure and large events. A violation is a class A misdemeanor. Part 107 pilots who follow all federal, […]
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Amazon Starts Drone Deliveries in Chicago’s South Suburbs
Amazon has started drone deliveries from its fulfillment center in Markham, Illinois, to Chicago’s south suburbs, including Homewood. NBC 5 Chicago reported the launch on October 26. The flights use Amazon’s MK30, which Amazon says carries up to 5 lb as far as 8 miles. The FAA’s public file for the Chicago area still shows […]
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FCC Asks for Input on Satellite Links for Drones
The FCC wants to know whether its satellite communications rules fit drones. The question is part of its “Space Modernization for the 21st Century” proceeding, and no specific new rules have been proposed yet. The FCC says drones can already use some satellite services under existing rules, because a drone linked to an authorized satellite […]
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Cities turn to zoning as drone delivery expands
With the FAA in charge of airspace, cities in Colorado and Oregon are using zoning rules to control where delivery hubs can operate on the ground.
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Matternet extends London hospital drone deliveries to Great Ormond Street
Drones now carry urgent medical samples from the children's hospital to laboratories as part of a growing NHS network.
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China revises its drone export controls
Updated technical criteria for drones and components take effect November 18, alongside simplified licensing for eligible exporters.
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New border flight restriction raises questions for commercial drone operators
A year-long restriction bars unapproved drone flights within one nautical mile of the U.S.-Mexico border, and industry groups want clearer approval rules.
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