Duffy’s proposal would streamline BVLOS operations and bolster safety

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced a proposal on Tuesday to allow beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flights without individual waivers. The measure would instead offer a more standardized authorization process aimed at simplifying the pathway for companies to deploy drones for a wider variety of tasks like aerial deliveries and long-range inspections.

“We are making the future of our aviation a reality and unleashing American drone dominance,” Duffy said, noting that the rule would reform “outdated regulations that were holding innovators back while also enhancing safety in our skies.”

Under existing Federal Aviation Administration requirements, operators seeking to

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