Trump administration to allow quick and dramatic expansion of drone use
The White House on Wednesday said it will allow a swift and dramatic expansion of the way drones are used across the U.S., saying President Trump was following through on his promise to the industry to slash regulatory barriers that are sending companies to test the technology overseas.
Trump was set to sign a memorandum directing Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao to create a pilot program allowing local, state and tribal governments to apply to establish “innovation zones” where far-reaching drone operations would be permitted.
That would allow companies or governments to operate drones in ways that are restricted by the Federal Aviation Administration under current rules. Jurisdictions might, for example, be able to deliver packages overnight across an entire community, something that would not be done under today’s restrictions.
The proposal offers a path for jurisdictions that are enthusiastic about drones to push ahead quickly. It does not, however, answer growing questions about how communities that want to curtail drone usage might proceed.
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