The Trump administration has proposed a new process to facilitate the use of drones for business purposes in the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy stated that the current system required companies to apply for waivers to operate drones beyond their line of sight, which hindered innovation. The proposal follows an executive order by President Trump aimed at speeding up drone deployment. Commercial drone operators welcomed the move, asserting that outdated regulations stifle technological advancements while their international competitors progress. The Air Line Pilots Association raised concerns about aviation safety, emphasizing the need for comprehensive safety regulations for drone operations.
The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for business from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines to working on farms.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a proposal to lay out the process by which companies could be approved to use drones in U.S. airspace.
Drone operators must navigate a labyrinth of ill-suited regulations designed for crude aircraft, placing an artificial ceiling on innovation and hampering progress.
The Air Line Pilots Association emphasized the critical importance of maintaining rigorous safety standards in our increasingly complex airspace.
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