Industry News

DRONELIFE speaks with Liz Forro on the Commercial Drone Alliance’s 2025 policy goals

The year 2025 is ramping up to be a critical year for the commercial drone industry as the FAA considers moving forward on the long-awaited beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) rule as well as regulations regarding airspace prohibitions around sensitive sites. Liz Forro, who was recently named... Continue Reading

CDA Welcomes DoorDash to the Board of Directors

THE COMMERCIAL DRONE ALLIANCE WELCOMES DOORDASH TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jim O’Sullivan to lend expertise in CDA’s effort to restore American leadership in commercial drone technology WASHINGTON, D.C. April 10, 2025 / The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent 501(c)(6)... Continue Reading

CDA Supports Nomination of Dr. Ethan Klein as US CTO

In a letter to Senator Ted Cruz and Senator Maria Cantwell, the CDA strongly urged the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to swiftly advance Dr. Ethan Klein's nomination as the United States Chief Technology Officer. As a policy advisor with the White House Office of Science and... Continue Reading

CDA Letter to OMB on Expediting the BVLOS Rule

In a letter sent to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the CDA asked for swift action on deregulating commercial drone operations by expediting the BVLOS rule. "We urge the Trump Administration to expedite this industry-supported rulemaking as a deregulatory action that reduces... Continue Reading

Strengthening Airport Defenses: The Growing Need for Better Counter-Drone Measures

CDA Calls for Expanded Pilot Program Continue Reading

The Drone Industry Needs an Advocate at the Office of Science and Technology Policy

CDA Advocates for Michael Kratsios as OSTP Director Continue Reading

CDA Announces its 2025 Board Officers

Industry leaders elected to lead the CDA during a pivotal period for the commercial drone and advanced air mobility industries Continue Reading

CDA Taps Liz Forro to Lead Strategic Advocacy and Policy Development

WASHINGTON, D.C.– January 13, 2025 – The Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), an independent 501c6 non-profit organization led by key members of the commercial drone industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Forro as the organization’s Policy Director. Liz will work... Continue Reading

CDA and AUVSI Co-Author Op-Ed pushing for BVLOS Rulemaking

It’s Past Time to Move Drone Rulemaking Forward: United States Global Leadership in Advanced Aviation Depends on It. Continue Reading

CDA Executive Director and Global UAS Expert to Contribute to Aviation Safety

Lisa Ellman Appointed to FAA’s Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee Continue Reading

CDA Applauds Congress for Passing the FAA Reauthorization Act

New reforms pave the way for a regulatory framework that enables Americans to fully realize the benefits of drones Continue Reading

CDA Support for FAA Reauthorization 2024

CDA Shows Support for H.R. 3935, the bipartisan, bicameral FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 Continue Reading