Part 108 public comments are in — and the aviation community is deeply divided
The comment period for the FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule — the most significant update to commercial drone regulations in over a decade — closed on October 6, 2025. In the time between the...
FlyCode breathes new life into beloved Tello drone for STEM education
The Tello drone has long been the gold standard for drone education in K-12 classrooms. Affordable, durable and equipped with a camera, it checked all the boxes for educators looking to teach...
Your guide to flying drones in San Francisco (legally): tips from Eric Thurber
San Francisco is a drone photographer’s dream. It’s got iconic bridges, rolling fog, dramatic coastlines and urban landscapes. But it’s also one of the most regulated airspaces in the country,...
Dave’s Hot Chicken takes flight with Matternet drone deliveries in Los Angeles
Matternet is partnering with Dave’s Hot Chicken to launch a drone delivery pilot in Northridge, a Los Angeles suburb, marking the fast-casual chain’s first foray into aerial food...
Draganfly wins U.S. Army contract to build FPV drones on-site overseas
The U.S. Army is getting serious about FPV drones. It selected Draganfly Inc., which is a publicly traded company headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada, to supply Flex FPV drone systems. But here’s...
How a retired IT guy became San Francisco’s most sought-after drone pilot
I (re)discovered drone pilot and photographer Eric Thurber the way many San Franciscans discover hidden gems in their city — scrolling through Reddit. His stunning shot of the Golden Gate Bridge...
