
Unmanned systems updates: Government shutdown risks, UAS advances and eVTOL industry challenges
October 7, 2025
Government funding issues threaten unmanned systems programs while autonomous military aircraft advance.
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Government funding issues threaten unmanned systems programs while autonomous military aircraft advance.
General Atomics’ new Collaborative Combat Aircraft makes first flight, Russian drone manufacturers face financial troubles and U.S. law enforcement agencies push Congress for expanded authority to counter malicious drone threats.
FAA regulations require drone enthusiasts and commercial operators to equip their unmanned aircraft with approved remote identification capability.
FAA has partnered with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) to initiate steps toward approving CRPAs for use in aircraft.
It is unlikely that these unidentified flying objects are causing much harm to the civilian population other than being a curiosity. However, it remains unclear what they might be doing over military installations.
Tony Murfin highlights significant advancements in UAV integration into the National Airspace System (NAS) through Unmanned Traffic Management systems.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorized commercial UAV flights without visual observers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, marking a significant milestone in U.S. aviation.
uAvionix has successfully installed and approved its surface situational awareness systems at two major U.S. airports: Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
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