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✈️ Aloft Submits Comments on FAA’s BVLOS NPRM This week, Aloft submitted formal comments on the FAA’s proposed rule for Normalizing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations (FAA-2025-1908). Our message is clear: BVLOS works today. Thousands of waivers, Drone-as-First-Responder missions, public safety deployments, and infrastructure inspections have proven that BVLOS can be flown safely, reliably, and without measurable ground risk using today’s aircraft and human-based mitigations. In our filing, we called on the FAA to: ✅ Codify risk-adjusted BVLOS lanes for manual & hybrid operations. ✅ Fix the flawed population-density methodology (towns of <100 people shouldn’t trigger UTM). ✅ Preserve and modernize LAANC for Part 107 & §44809 access to controlled airspace. ✅ Place reporting obligations on operators, not manufacturers. ✅ Strengthen FAA-led oversight of ADSPs under Part 146. ✅ Modernize FAA digital infrastructure (replace DroneZone + spreadsheets with APIs). ✅ Recognize today’s proven aircraft as safe without blanket hardware mandates. 📄 You can read our full comments here: https://lnkd.in/e94SR_UU We are grateful to the Aloft community — customers, partners, and operators across recreational, commercial, and public safety domains — who shared input in webinars, surveys, and discussions. These comments reflect your lived experience, and we submit them on your behalf. 👉 The FAA comment period is still open. We encourage everyone to submit their own comments. Together, we can ensure that the BVLOS rule preserves what works, corrects what doesn’t, and unlocks the skies for the future of aviation. #BVLOS #FAA #DroneSafety #UTM #LAANC #Airspace

Augmented Reality isn’t just for gaming anymore, it’s becoming mission-critical in public safety, defense, and enterprise UAS operations. The challenge has always been context. Operators can capture incredible aerial data, but interpreting that data quickly and safely during a live mission is another story. That’s why we’re excited to announce Air Control Augmented Reality, powered by SmartCam3D from Rapid Imaging With Air Control AR, operators can now overlay: House numbers and street names Camera FOV visualization GIS data and custom airspace layers Symbols and iconography all directly within the mission HUD. This isn’t just a new feature. It’s part of a larger movement: bringing the right data to the right people at the right time to make faster, safer, and more informed decisions in the field. Air Control AR is included in every Enterprise license and is already supported on Anzu Raptor, DJI Mavic 3 Series, and DJI M30 Series — with more SDK V5 aircraft to come. The future of UAS isn’t just collecting data. It’s about making data instantly usable for operators in the field. Reach out to our team today to learn more about Air Control AR. #dronesforgood #CTI #Anzu #DJI #RapidImaging #publicsafetyUAS Kevin Teen Brad Llewellyn Jon Hegranes Randall Warnas Joshua Pruitt Joshua Ziering Tyler Wiest Chris S. Erin Vincent

We're teaming up with our friends from DRONE NERDS and Anzu Robotics for a webinar focusing on Air Control and how to get the most out of your Anzu Raptor! Join Joshua and Randall for this informative session on Wednesday, September 24th at 3pm EST. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dQGhaDbM

We want thank everyone that joined (or tried to join) us last week for our discussion around the Federal Aviation Administration's latest NPRM on Part 108/BVLOS operations. Its clear we need to push hard for changes to the proposed verbiage. We also want to give a big thank you to David Messina from the FPV Freedom Coalition for joining us on the panel and providing so much insight. For those who were unable to join us or were stuck in the waiting room, below you'll find the hosted video. You have 35 days left to comment and make your voices heard! https://lnkd.in/eC-z3BFB #nprm #dronesforgood #part108 #bvlos #FAA #enterpriseUAS #commercialUAS #publicsafetyUAS #Aloft #FPVFC #PilotInstitute #DAC #CDA #DSPA Jon Hegranes Joshua Pruitt Brad Llewellyn Joshua Ziering Kevin Teen Emily Limpert Tyler Wiest Chris S. Erin Vincent Pilot Institute Commercial Drone Alliance DAC (Drone Advisory Council) Drone Service Providers Alliance

Just a reminder that tomorrow we will be hosting an interactive feedback session on the FAA's NPRM around BVLOS/Part 108. Our goal is to unify and amplify industry voices to push for changes to the current verbiage. Join Aloft's Joshua Pruitt and Jon Hegranes along with David Messina from the FPV Freedom Coalition as we discuss he biggest opportunities and risks hidden in the NPRM and how to make your voices heard. Tomorrow at 1pm EST Register here. https://lnkd.in/dB8n669S

In our latest blog post, CEO Jon Hegranes dives into the good, the bad, and the ugly within the FAA's latest BVLOS NPRM. Give it a read, then join us for a collaborative discussion on August 28th. #dronesforgood #BVLOS #part108 #NPRM https://lnkd.in/eudDzVKq

Honored to be a founding member of the NUAIR Commercial & Defense Alliance and to support groundbreaking events like this. Proud to help shape the future of secure, scalable UAS operations alongside top public safety and homeland security leaders. 👇 📢 https://lnkd.in/exejXWjP #UAS #DroneSafety #AirspaceSecurity #PublicSafety #NUAIR #Aloft

We're excited to support DRONERESPONDERS at the Public Safety Summit in Western North Carolina this Thursday. Joshua and Kevin will both be onsite showcasing #AirControl, #GeoPortal, our new #OpsCenter functionality, as well as our latest integration with the new Dronetag RIDER. Make sure you stop by the booth and get setup for a free trial of the platform and learn more about how Aloft can support your agency! Charles Werner Public Safety UAS Nine Ten Drones, LLC Amy T. Wiegand David Young Wayne Bailey Paul Rossi

As the UAS industry continues to grow and evolve, so does our commitment to supporting public safety, enterprise, and commercial operators — no matter the size or makeup of their fleet. Today, we’re proud to announce a new integration partnership with WISPR Systems — a leader in US-made, NDAA-compliant airframes trusted by operators nationwide. WISPR’s best-in-class platforms are known for: ✅ Rapid setup and deployment ✅ Interchangeable payload capabilities ✅ Unmatched customer support By integrating with WISPR Systems, we’re continuing to ensure that our platform supports the real-world needs of today’s drone operators with flexibility, scalability, and reliability. We’re just getting started — and we’re excited to continue building for the people in the field. #UAS #Drones #NDAA #DroneTech #PublicSafety #WISPR #Integration #EnterpriseUAS #MadeInUSA #Partnerships

Comprehensive airspace awareness means you're not only aware of what your pilots are doing, but also have visibility into whats happening in your airspace. Manned or unmanned. We're extremely excited to announce our integration partnership with the team at uAvionix Corporation! Air Boss now supports feeds from both the Casia G and FlightLine systems to give your organization unparalleled visibility into the airspace around you. Read more about our partnership in the latest update to the Aloft blog! https://lnkd.in/g6yxU44a