Trump Boosts Drones, Counter-UAS And Supersonics With Executive Orders

commercial drone flying

Trump aims to unlock beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operations such as package delivery.

Credit: FAA
Cutting through frustration over FAA rulemaking delays, U.S. President Donald Trump on June 6 issued executive orders (EO) directing the agency to take immediate action to expand drone operations and strengthen counter-drone capabilities. The EOs also direct the FAA to establish an electric vertical...
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