The US government will not delay new drone rules, despite requests

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rejected requests to extend the comment period for new rules on flying drones out of sight. This means the agency will move forward with finalizing rules that could allow drones to operate more freely across the country.

For years, drone operators have been limited by rules requiring them to keep drones within their line of sight. This has restricted commercial uses like long-distance deliveries or infrastructure inspections. By refusing to delay the rulemaking process, the FAA is signaling its intent to quickly establish the legal basis for widespread drone operations beyond visual line of sight.