The FAA recently released its long-anticipated proposed rule on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations—a major step toward enabling more advanced and scalable commercial drone use in the U.S. The rule proposes a new regulatory framework with defined operational categories, right-of-way rules, and requirements for remote pilot qualifications, equipping industry stakeholders with clearer
On June 30, 2025, the Department of Transportation Office of the Inspector General (DOT OIG) released its audit report assessing the FAA’s efforts to advance beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations outside the parameters of existing drone regulations. Among many findings, DOT OIG found that the FAA has approved increasingly complex BVLOS drone
On May 14, 2025, the Department of Transportation (DOT) announced significant advancements in drone regulations. FAA’s proposed rules related to Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations (BVLOS) and restricting UAS operations at a fixed site facility have been submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) at the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) marking a significant step forward. Continue Reading DOT Announces Progress on Key Drone Regulations