U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils Proposed Rule to Unleash American Drone Dominance as Part of His Innovation Agenda

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a new proposed rule – Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS). This rule will unleash American innovation safely integrate unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) into the national airspace system.

For more information about the proposed rule, see our fact sheet.

"We are making the future of our aviation a reality and unleashing American drone dominance. From drones delivering medicine to unmanned aircraft surveying crops, this technology will fundamentally change the way we interact with the world," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. "Our new rule will reform outdated regulations that were holding innovators back while also enhancing safety in our skies. Thanks to President Trump, America – not China – will lead the way in this exciting new technology."

Previously, operators would have to get individual waivers or exemptions to use their drones without visual line of sight. These were approved on a case-by-case basis, and the process was cumbersome. By eliminating these requirements for BVLOS operations, the proposal will significantly expand the use-case for drone technologies in areas like: manufacturing, farming, energy production, filmmaking, and the movement of products including lifesaving medications.  

"Normalizing BVLOS flights is key to realizing drones’ societal and economic benefits," said FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. "Package delivery, agriculture, aerial surveying, public safety, recreation, and flight testing are just some of the uses we expect to see as we enable these innovative technologies while maintaining the safety of our National Airspace System."

"Today’s NPRM is a bold, forward-looking step that helps unlock the full potential of BVLOS drone operations, transforming how we monitor infrastructure, deliver critical supplies, advance precision agriculture, and speed up emergency response. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are giving innovators a predictable, scalable pathway to conduct BVLOS missions, to ensure that the United States remains the global leader in drone technology. We look forward to public comment on this critical rulemaking," said Michael Kratsios, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.

The proposal also includes updated requirements for manufacturers, operators, and drone traffic-management services to keep BVLOS drones safely separated from each other and from manned aircraft.

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美国运输部长肖恩·达菲宣布新规提案 推动美国无人机主导地位作为创新议程组成部分

华盛顿特区——美国运输部长肖恩·达菲今日公布新规提案《超视距飞行操作规则》（BVLOS）（点击查看详情）。该规则将释放美国创新潜力，安全地将无人驾驶航空系统（UAS）融入国家空域系统。

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美国运输部长肖恩·达菲表示："我们正在实现航空业的未来，释放美国在无人机领域的领导力。从运送医疗物资的无人机到勘察农作物的无人驾驶飞机，这项技术将彻底改变我们与世界互动的方式。新规将改革阻碍创新者的过时法规，同时提升空域安全。得益于特朗普总统的领导，美国——而非中国——将在这场令人兴奋的新技术革命中引领潮流。"

此前，操作者需单独申请豁免或许可才能进行超视距无人机操作。这些审批均需逐案处理，流程繁琐。新提案取消超视距操作的相关限制后，将显著扩展无人机技术在制造业、农业、能源生产、影视制作以及救命药品运输等领域的应用场景。

FAA局长布莱恩·贝德福德指出："常态化超视距飞行是实现无人机社会经济价值的关键。包裹递送、农业、航空测绘、公共安全、娱乐和飞行测试只是其中部分应用场景。我们在推动这些创新技术的同时，始终维护国家空域系统的安全。"

白宫科技政策办公室主任迈克尔·克拉齐奥斯表示："此次《规则制定建议通告》是前瞻性举措，有助于释放超视距无人机操作的全部潜力，变革基础设施监控、关键物资配送、精准农业推进和应急响应加速等方式。在特朗普总统领导下，我们为创新者提供可预测、可扩展的超视距任务实施路径，确保美国持续保持无人机技术全球领导地位。期待公众对此重要规则制定的反馈。"

该提案还包含针对制造商、操作者和无人机交通管理服务的最新要求，以确保超视距无人机与有人驾驶飞机及其他无人机保持安全间隔。

来源：https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/us-transportation-secretary-sean-p-duffy-unveils-proposed-rule-unleash-american-drone