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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.