FAA Releases Long-Awaited Draft Rule On BVLOS Drones

Wing  Caption: The final Part 108 BVLOS rule is expected to unlock the commercial potential of drone delivery

The final Part 108 BVLOS rule is expected to unlock the commercial potential of drone delivery.

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The FAA has released the long-awaited draft rule governing the operation of drones beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the operator, widely regarded as the key to enable viable commercial use of small uncrewed aircraft. Years in the drafting, the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for...
Graham Warwick

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