Can Drones Be Good?
It was a cool day in Dallas last November, when a small quadcopter lifted itself off the ground of an American Airlines…
Thousands of Workers at FDA and FAA Head Back to Work Without Pay to Inspect Food and Planes
President Donald Trump seems to have figured out a solution to the government shutdown: Just make everybody work for…
New Batch of Drone Rules May Soon Allow Flying Over Crowds
Unmanned delivery drones are one step closer to reality. The federal government on Monday released a set of proposals…
Air Travel Is Getting Fucked Up by President Trump's Government Shutdown
It’s day 18 of the government shutdown with no end in sight. And if you plan to fly soon, you may want to take a look…
Hobbyists Lose Fight to Escape the FAA's Toy Drone Rules
The skies aren’t big enough for everyone. On Friday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit reversed a ruling…
Southwest Reportedly Protested Safety Checks Designed to Prevent Engine Failures [Updated]
As the National Transportation Safety Board continues to investigate what caused an engine explosion on a Southwest…
President Trump Wants His Personal Pilot to Run the FAA Because America is a Meritocracy
The Trump regime needs to find someone for the top job at the Federal Aviation Administration. And according to the…
This Could Be the First Drone-Caused Aircraft Crash In the US
For years, there’s been a growing concern from federal agencies and aviophobics over the effect of millions of…
The FAA Will Ban Drones From Flying Near Nuclear Research Labs, for Some Reason
Oak Ridge. Y-12. Los Alamos. For drone operators it appears these and four other Department of Energy nuclear research…
FBI: Man 'Thought It Would Be Funny' to Shine Laser in Pilot's Eyes, Crashed Car in Chase
Authorities say a California man who was arrested after crashing during a high-speed chase allegedly “thought it would…
FAA Proposes Worldwide Laptop Ban For Checked Bags on International Flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration wants the world’s airlines to stop letting passengers put large electronic…
Hey, Maybe Don't Fly Drones Where Firefighters Are Trying to Save Lives
It’s understandable that UAV enthusiasts might be tempted to grab amazing footage of ongoing disasters like the…
You Only Have Six Days Left to Make That Sick, Viral Statue of Liberty Drone Video
The FAA fun police have struck again. The agency has already put restrictions on flying drones over and around national…
Court Rules the FAA Has to Come Up With a Less Bullshit Reason Not to Regulate Airplane Seat Sizes
It’s no secret that airline travel is more miserable than ever, with increasing lengths of time spent on the tarmac, “fa…
If You Want Your Five Bucks Back, The FAA Is Refunding Drone RegistrationsÂ
Good news for drone hobbyists who were noble enough to register their aircrafts but could really use $5 right about…
FAA Is Working on a Remote Identification System For Consumer Drones
Year after year, drones are becoming more popular with the public and the industry is expected to grow for the…
DJI Will Cripple Your Drone if You Don't Register It on the Company's Website
DJI just made a weird but ultimately sensible announcement. The next firmware updates for all of its drone models will…
Airlines Don't Have to Warn You About Explodey Galaxy Note 7s
Is there anybody left who doesn’t know you can’t take the Galaxy Note 7 on an airplane? The Department of…
FAA Declares No-Fly Zone Above Trump Tower
Prepare for flight delays at LaGuardia. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a new no-fly zone over Trump…
Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 Is Officially Banned From Planes: Tell Us Your Stories
As of yesterday, no one is allowed to bring a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 onto a flight in the United States because they can …