The MOSAIC Rule: What It Means for Rural Aviation
The FAA’s MOSAIC rule – Modernization of Special Airworthiness Certification – is the biggest overhaul of light aircraft regulations in…
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Agricultural Drone Regulations: What Farmers and Operators Need to Know in 2026
Drones are transforming agriculture. From crop scouting and field mapping to precision spraying and livestock monitoring, unmanned aircraft are becoming…
Which States Are Betting on Advanced Air Mobility? A Rural-Focused Roundup
Advanced air mobility is a federal priority – the U.S. Department of Transportation published its AAM National Strategy in December…
Vertiport Zoning for Rural Communities: A Practical Guide for Local Officials
Electric air taxis and cargo drones are coming. The FAA has published design standards. Companies are taking pre-orders. States are…
FAA Part 108: The BVLOS Rule That Could Unlock Rural Drone Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration is on the verge of finalizing Part 108 – the most consequential drone regulation in a…
eVTOL Operations Could Launch in American Skies by Summer 2026
The headlines arrived almost simultaneously. Bloomberg, Wired, and Fox News all ran features in the past two weeks reaching the…
What Is eSTOL? The Electric Short-Takeoff Aircraft Poised to Revive Rural Airports
Electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft are emerging as one of the most practical paths to bringing advanced air…
Vertiport Power: How Microgrids and Shared EV Charging Could Fund Rural Air Mobility
The conversations about rural air mobility typically focus on aircraft and airspace. The conversation that does not happen enough is…
Texas TxDOT’s Multi-Phase AAM Plan: From Cargo to Medical to Air Taxis
The Texas Department of Transportation has been selected for the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program with an ambitious three-phase plan…
Reliable Robotics + Albuquerque: Autonomous Cargo Flights for the Four Corners
Reliable Robotics and the City of Albuquerque Aviation Department have been selected for the FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program to…