Sunday, October 12, 2025

New federal rules expected to permit “beyond visual line of sight” flights by drones (plus flying cars and supersonics?)

Good news!

"With new federal rules expected to permit “beyond visual line of sight” flights, a growing list of US companies, including Walmart, Uber, DoorDash, and Amazon, are launching or significantly expanding their drone delivery programs."

"... a June executive order signed by President Donald Trump was a catalytic moment for the indust. ..."

"
  • Drone delivery is gaining momentum with pilot programs from Chipotle, GoTo Foods, and beyond.
  • Regulatory changes, including a June executive order, have given the sector a significant boost.
  • Safety, reliability, and noise concerns remain as drone delivery expands in suburban areas.
..."

Doomslayer: Progress Roundup - by Malcolm Cochran




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