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UAV Morning Update: FAA Drafts Unified Vertical-Flight Infrastructure Standards
FAA now proposes vertical-flight infrastructure standards covering vertiports, charging and rooftops. Comments remain open through January 11, 2027.
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UAV Morning Update: FAA Drafts Unified Vertical-Flight Infrastructure Standards
FAA now proposes vertical-flight infrastructure standards covering vertiports, charging and rooftops. Comments remain open through January 11, 2027.
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UAV Morning Update: Wing and Walmart Launch Charlotte Drone Delivery
Wing and Walmart launch Charlotte drone delivery across ten listed N.C. communities. Here’s who can order, what’s verified and what happens next.
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UAV Morning Update: France Expands Counter-Drone Powers at Critical Sites
France lets approved infrastructure operators neutralize drones under strict conditions as Europe weighs who may act—and who bears the risk at sites.
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XAG V40 Review: Capable Spray Drone With U.S. Support Questions
The XAG V40 combines twin-rotor spraying and spreading capabilities, but U.S. buyers should verify current inventory, support, FAA approvals and FCC status.
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UAV Morning Update: TRV-150 Engages Multiple Drones at Eglin
BAE says a TRV-150 intercepted multiple drones in one Eglin mission. Here’s what advanced, what remains unverified and why the test matters for UAVs.
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Autel Dragonfish-25 Review: Specs and U.S. Operating Hurdles
The Autel Dragonfish-25 claims a 10 kg payload and 210-minute loaded endurance, but U.S. buyers face FAA weight and FCC authorization hurdles.
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