In late December, the Federal Aviation Administration published proposed regulations governing the usage of drones in the U.S., triggering a pushback from drone professionals over rules requiring live transmitting of drone locations during operation.

The measure also includes $1.68 billion to help states recover from Hurricane Florence.

Government bodies and technology companies in 10 locations across the nation are partnering to develop an array of drone innovations while the Federal Aviation Administration streamlines its airspace access request process.

House passes bill that freezes traditional airport construction grant program, but creates new one for rural airfield projects.

Legislation to reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration programs, including airport construction grants, is moving again on Capitol Hill.

More state transportation agencies are using aerial drones, and overall commercial use of the devices is expected to continue to climb, though not as dramatically as predicted in 2017, recent reports say.

When Congress returns after Labor Day from its break, lawmakers will be staring at deadlines just weeks ahead for at least three must-pass, construction-related measures.

Crews broke ground April 24 on Ellington Airport’s new $12.4 million air traffic control tower.