The Department of Transportation component will use stakeholder responses to shape the FAA’s operational evaluations and standard-setting as unmanned aircraft systems proliferate.
A drone carries a Walmart package during the launch event of their drone delivery service with Wing in Houston on Jan. 15, 2026. (Melissa Phillip/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
The agency is extending its comment period and seeking additional insights on aircraft location-tracking devices, detection technologies and safety standards.
The Department of Homeland Security aims to boost drone-tracking infrastructure and detection technologies ahead of the FIFA World Cup and America 250 events.
In lieu of congressional action, U.S. officials are planning to train and deputize state and local partners to address authority gaps for counter unmanned aircraft systems.