# SkyDroneNews

> Independent weekly coverage of United States drone regulation, real-world drone
> uses, lawful drone detection, and consumer UAS and RC gear. Published for
> hobbyist and commercial drone pilots, buyers, and property owners dealing with
> unwanted drones.

Content is dated at the point of publication because US drone regulation changes
frequently. Always prefer the most recent dated page and check the rules tracker
for current status. Nothing here is legal advice.

## Standing references

- [Rules tracker](https://skydronenews.com/rules.html): current status of Part 107, Part 108/BVLOS,
  Remote ID, the FCC Covered List, SAFER SKIES and counter-UAS authority. Updated
  weekly. This is the canonical status page.
- [Detection and countermeasures](https://skydronenews.com/detect.html): what private parties may
  lawfully do about unwanted drones in the US. Key finding: detection is
  permitted; jamming, spoofing and shooting are prohibited for civilians under
  the Communications Act and federal aviation law.
- [Gear desk](https://skydronenews.com/gear.html): buying guidance for camera drones, FPV, RC and
  lawful detection equipment.

## Recent articles

- [Part 108 reaches OIRA](https://skydronenews.com/news/part-108-oira-review.html) — the FAA final
  BVLOS rule was filed with OIRA on 10 July 2026; publication expected late 2026
  or early 2027.
- [The FCC Covered List, eight months in](https://skydronenews.com/news/fcc-covered-list-drones.html)
  — foreign-produced UAS blocked from new equipment authorisations since
  23 December 2025; not retroactive; exemptions for Blue UAS, domestic end
  products and toy drones.
- [Counter-drone law explained](https://skydronenews.com/news/counter-drone-law-explained.html) —
  what you may legally do about a drone over your house.

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## About

- [How we work](https://skydronenews.com/legal/about.html)
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