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Sara and Josh Talk About Drone EOs

In this episode of Sara and Josh Talk About Drones, Sara and Josh talk about several developments in the UAS space. First, they give an update on the alleged UAS sightings in New Jersey from December 2024 and the consensus that these sightings were in fact authorized crewed aircraft rather than rogue UAS. Next, they cover takeaways from the recent XPONENTIAL conference and the U.S. policy implications of recent high-profile usage of small drones in wartime conflicts. Sara and Josh then discuss the Trump Administration’s recent Executive Orders on “Unleashing American Drone Dominance” and “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty.” Finally, Sara and Josh revisit the Department of Commerce’s proceeding on the UAS supply chain to provide an update on how that proceeding is likely to resolve, and how the parallel Commerce proceeding in the connected vehicle space and the FCC’s involvement therein may shape the future of the drone supply chain.

Hosted Payload S2.E3: Wiley on Space Cowboys

Hosted Payload is now available in both video and podcast form! Host Henry Gola thinks Space Cowboys is Clint Eastwood’s worst movie, but he meets surprising disagreement from colleagues Jen Hindin, Chloe Hawker, and Jillian Quigley. Plus, Chloe does double duty and dishes the latest satellite and space news in the Orbital Debrief.

New Year, New Restrictions? Sara and Josh Talk About Drone Security

In this episode of Sara and Josh Talk About Drones, Sara and Josh talk about several recent legislative and regulatory developments related to drones, and more specifically, drone security. Topics include drone-related provisions (Sections 162 and 1709) in the FY25 NDAA, the Department of Commerce’s open rulemaking proceeding on safeguarding the UAS supply chain initiated by the Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, developments in counter-UAS policies, and the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council’s recent rule implementing a prior NDAA’s prohibition on procurement and operation of certain UAS. Have a listen and get up to speed on drone security issues as we head into a new Presidential Administration, and check back with our podcast for regular updates on drone policy developments.

Sara and Josh Talk About the Mystery Drones Over New Jersey

After a hiatus, Sara Baxenberg and Josh Turner are back with a new episode of Sara and Josh Talk About Drones. In this episode, Sara and Josh talk about the recent wave of reported sightings of mysterious aircrafts over New Jersey and in other places beginning in December 2024. They discuss the likely explanations for the sightings, the FAA’s response, and how these developments intersect with existing drone law and policy as well as how they may affect future developments.

Hosted Payload S2.E1: Caroline Van Wie/Working Girl

Hosted Payload, the satellite and space law podcast, returns for Season 2. Host Henry Gola welcomes AT&T’s Caroline Van Wie, and they venture beyond space movies to discuss the groundbreaking 1988 film Working Girl. Plus, Chloe Hawker is back with the month’s biggest news with the Orbital Debrief.