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How law enforcement is using COA loopholes to sidestep FAA drone licensing — safety and legal consequences

Law enforcement and public agencies are exploiting FAA Certificate of Authorization (COA) loopholes to operate drones without full licensing, effectively bypassing pilot certification and standard operational approvals. Regulators and industry warn this practice increases legal exposure and airspace safety risks as public‑safety UAS missions scale.

2025-11-17T11:08:46.837486-08:00

Spaceflight Now

Blue Origin launches twin Mars probes for NASA as New Glenn makes first landing

2025-11-13T14:54:35.583881-08:00

Vertical Mag

Lodd's Hili completes maiden Abu Dhabi flight, demonstrates in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop heavy‑lift capability

2025-11-14T11:59:28.211992-08:00

Breaking Defense

Anduril and EDGE form joint venture to market Omen Group 3 drone; UAE named first customer

2025-11-12T21:05:21.186192-08:00

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How law enforcement is using COA loopholes to sidestep FAA drone licensing — safety and legal consequences Law enforcement and public agencies are exploiting FAA Certificate of Authorization (COA) loopholes to operate drones without full licensing, effectively bypassing pilot certification and standard operational approvals. Regulators and industry warn this practice increases legal exposure and airspace safety risks as public‑safety UAS missions scale.

2025-11-17T11:08:46.837486-08:00

How law enforcement is using COA loopholes to sidestep FAA drone licensing — safety and legal consequences

Aviation Week

General Atomics demos F‑22 cockpit control of an uncrewed 'wingman' in Nevada General Atomics Aeronautical Systems says an F‑22 pilot directly controlled an uncrewed 'wingman' jet from the fighter's cockpit during a company‑funded demonstration over remote Nevada. The company said the sortie validates crewed‑uncrewed teaming concepts and positions the F‑22 as a critical node in future collaborative combat operations.

2025-11-17T08:07:15.549793-08:00

General Atomics demos F‑22 cockpit control of an uncrewed 'wingman' in Nevada

Breaking Defense

General Atomics says an F-22 pilot controlled a 'wingman' unmanned drone from the fighter's cockpit in a first demonstration General Atomics said an F-22 pilot directly controlled an unmanned 'wingman' drone from the fighter's cockpit in a first demonstration. GA called the trial a validation of crewed–uncrewed teaming and said the F-22 will play a critical role, with the company well‑positioned to accelerate deployments.

2025-11-17T05:55:07.801440-08:00

General Atomics says an F-22 pilot controlled a 'wingman' unmanned drone from the fighter's cockpit in a first demonstration

FlightGlobal

Boeing pitches twin‑seat F‑15EX as airborne C2 hub to manage collaborative combat aircraft Boeing is pitching the twin‑seat F‑15EX as an airborne command‑and‑control hub, using the rear cockpit to coordinate collaborative combat aircraft (CCAs) and loyal‑wingman drones such as the MQ‑28 Ghost Bat. The concept aims to integrate manned fighters with unmanned assets to strengthen layered air‑defence operations.

2025-11-17T05:04:53.172282-08:00

Boeing pitches twin‑seat F‑15EX as airborne C2 hub to manage collaborative combat aircraft

AINonline

Russia to showcase Forpost‑Re, KSI transport drone and Supercam S180 at Dubai Airshow in export push Russia will publicly display multiple new unmanned aerial systems at the Dubai Airshow, including the Forpost‑Re ISR drone, KSI transport UAS and the Supercam S180. The appearances signal a clear export drive to market Russian platforms for surveillance, delivery and strike roles to international buyers.

2025-11-16T22:27:13.537185-08:00

Russia to showcase Forpost‑Re, KSI transport drone and Supercam S180 at Dubai Airshow in export push

Flying Magazine

DARPA Solicits Drone Designs Capable of Carrying Four Times Their Own Weight

2025-11-15T06:55:53.144562-08:00

Vertical Mag

Lodd's Hili completes maiden Abu Dhabi flight, demonstrates in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop heavy‑lift capability Lodd Autonomous's Hili, the UAE's first hybrid heavy‑cargo eVTOL, completed its maiden flight in Abu Dhabi during early flight trials and demonstrated in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop operations. The autonomous platform is optimised for hub‑to‑distribution middle‑mile missions, enabling quick turnarounds and high‑frequency cargo rotations.

2025-11-14T11:59:28.211992-08:00

Lodd's Hili completes maiden Abu Dhabi flight, demonstrates in‑flight recharging and multi‑stop heavy‑lift capability

Spaceflight Now

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Blue Origin launches twin Mars probes for NASA as New Glenn makes first landing

2025-11-13T14:54:35.583881-08:00

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