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Insights on Part 108, BVLOS operations, and autonomous aviation.
Why Operators Should Demand Open Ecosystems
Your drone vendor shouldn't own your operations data. The DJI transition taught us that switching drones is a weekend project — rebuilding your operational infrastructure is a six-month one. Here's how to avoid learning that lesson twice.
The DJI Replacement Crisis: Why Operators Need More Than Just New Hardware
96.7% of commercial operators fly DJI. The FCC covered list, NDAA restrictions, and Part 108 rules of origin are about to change that. But swapping one closed ecosystem for another won't solve the real problem.
Zero-Trust Distributed Airspace Coordination
A decentralized protocol for autonomous airspace planning, real-time safety verification, and defense against non-cooperative platforms in the emerging low-altitude economy.
Safe Drone Operations at Scale: Is JARUS SORA the Right Risk Framework for the U.S.?
As BVLOS and Part 108 approach, the safety conversation is shifting from compliance to risk management. Here's what U.S. operators need to know about JARUS SORA.
Part 135 vs. Part 108: What Operators Need to Know as the BVLOS Era Approaches
Part 135 has enabled real commercial drone operations at scale—but Part 108 represents a fundamentally different regulatory philosophy. Here's what operators need to understand now.
Beyond Compliance: How Part 108 Unlocks a New Operating Model for State and Local Drone Programs
State and local agencies have built successful drone programs under current frameworks—but Part 108 changes the entire operating model. Here's what public sector leaders need to understand.