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FAA Seeks Public Input on Drone Operations

FAA Seeks Public Input on Drone Operations Tuesday, May 23, 2023 WASHINGTON— The FAA is seeking public input on four requests to conduct beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at or below 400 feet. If granted, Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and UPS Flight Forward will continue to expand the envelope of FAA-approved BVLOS drone operations. […]

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FAA Seeks Public Input on Drone Operations

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

WASHINGTON— The FAA is seeking public input on four requests to conduct beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations at or below 400 feet. If granted, Phoenix Air Unmanned, uAvionix, Zipline, and UPS Flight Forward will continue to expand the envelope of FAA-approved BVLOS drone operations. Data collected from these operations will inform the FAA’s ongoing policy and rulemaking activities.

The 20-day public comment period opens May 25, 2023.

The FAA anticipates making a decision this summer.