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Investing.com -- The U.S. Transportation Department proposed new rules on Tuesday to accelerate the deployment of drones beyond operators’ visual line of sight, a critical change needed to advance commercial applications such as package deliveries.
Current regulations require drone operators to obtain individual waivers or exemptions to fly drones without maintaining visual contact. The department stated that removing these requirements would "significantly expand the use-case for drone technologies" across multiple industries including manufacturing, farming, energy production, filmmaking, and transportation of products like essential medications.
The proposal introduces new requirements for manufacturers, operators, and drone traffic-management services to ensure drones remain safely separated from other drones and aircraft.
Michael Robbins, CEO of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International, endorsed the risk-based proposal, calling it "a critical step toward enabling drone operations that will enhance safety, transform commercial services, and strengthen public safety with drones as a force multiplier."
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