In a landmark move to modernize U.S. drone policy, the Federal Government has released the long-awaited Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to enable routine beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations. This is a critical step to buttress the commercial drone industry by establishing standardized safety requirements for BVLOS operations, reducing reliance on case-by-case approvals, and unlocking transformative opportunities across key sectors of the economy.

In line with the White House’s recent Executive Orders aimed at advancing drone innovation and building the domestic drone industrial base, the Federal Government’s proposed rule represents a significant milestone in advancing the integration of drones into the National Airspace System (NAS). If designed properly, the rule

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