On August 7, 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) took a major step toward expanding the deployment of drones in U.S. airspace by jointly releasing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would establish comprehensive, performance-based regulations for UAS operations beyond visual line of sight. To learn more, please
Coming Soon: “Drone & Order” – A series on FAA rulemaking, BVLOS, and the future of UAS
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
DOT Announces Progress on Key Drone Regulations
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
Preview: Law Tech Connect and XPONENTIAL 2025
On Tuesday, March 18th at 11 AM ET, Mary-Caitlin Ray, Senior Counsel in our Transportation Practice, will be participating in a special live broadcast preview of the legal panels at this year’s Law Tech Connect at AUVSI XPONENTIAL on May 19.Continue Reading Preview: Law Tech Connect and XPONENTIAL 2025