FAA Awards $12 Million for Drone Research Supporting Safe Integration
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $12 million in awards to 19 companies under the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Program to support drone research and testing projects for safe integration of drones into the National Airspace System.
- Published date: 10-10-2026 10:03 AM
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced significant funding aimed at advancing the safety and integration of drones into national airspace.
On October 5, 2026, the FAA awarded a total of $12 million to 19 companies under its Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Program.
These awards support various drone research and testing projects focused on enhancing the safe operation and integration of unmanned aircraft within the National Airspace System.
This initiative reflects the FAA's commitment to fostering innovation while maintaining rigorous safety standards in the evolving aerospace environment.