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Published July 31, 2026

Colorado towns are pausing drone delivery hubs, not closing the airspace

Castle Rock and Parker are using local land-use authority to stop new hub approvals temporarily while they write rules for noise, privacy, siting, and neighborhood compatibility.

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Rule watchPublished July 26, 2026

The new counter-drone authority for local police is narrower than the headlines suggest

A joint DHS-DOJ rule creates separate detection and mitigation certifications for qualified state, local, Tribal, territorial, and correctional agencies, with comments open through September 4.

Rule watchPublished July 11, 2026

The FAA now has a faster enforcement lane for some drone violations

DETER can offer eligible first-time operators a reduced penalty or suspension, but only after they admit liability and waive an appeal.

Rule watchPublished July 5, 2026

FAA extends comment deadline on proposed drone restrictions near critical sites

The FAA's UAFR proposal would create Standard and Special drone flight restrictions around eligible fixed-site facilities. Comments are now due August 5, 2026.

Rule watchPublished July 1, 2026

Part 108 at mid-year: still a proposed rule, but the industry is building ahead of it

The FAA's BVLOS framework remains at the NPRM stage as of July 2026, while delivery networks and utility programs scale as if it is coming.