FAA Announces Pioneering Drone Rule to Propel U.S. Aviation Supremacy
On August 6, 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a revolutionary new FAA rule that will permit drones to operate Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) without the need for individual waivers. This landmark regulation aims to “unleash American drone dominance” and holds the potential to fundamentally transform industries ranging from package delivery to emergency response.
The proposed rule eradicates the previously restrictive case-by-case waiver process that limited drone operations. It paves the way for companies to operate unmanned aircraft weighing up to 1,320 pounds beyond the operator’s visual range.
- Key applications include:
- Medicine delivery
- Crop surveying
- Infrastructure inspection
- Disaster response operations
“From drones delivering medicine to unmanned aircraft surveying crops, this technology will fundamentally change the way we interact with the world,” said Secretary Duffy. The rule encompasses updated safety requirements for manufacturers and operators, with a 60-day public comment period before final implementation, which is expected in early 2026.