FAA's Upcoming BVLOS Drone Rule Seen as a Starting Point
Industry officials view the FAA's anticipated beyond-visual-line-of-sight rule as an initial step toward commercial drone operations at scale.
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The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing a rule for beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations, a regulatory step industry officials describe as a starting point for broader commercial use.
Key details
- The anticipated rule concerns drone operations beyond an operator’s visual line of sight.
- FedEx and Wing have a partnership associated with scheduled commercial residential drone deliveries in the United States.
FedEx and Wing have partnered on a scheduled commercial residential drone delivery service in the United States.
Why it matters
Beyond-visual-line-of-sight rules address flights where a drone operator cannot keep the aircraft in direct sight. FedEx and Wing’s residential delivery partnership offers an example of commercial drone services already operating on a scheduled basis.
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