WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced it issued the first of its kind authorization for a drone to fly beyond the operator's visual line of sight from the U.S. coastline over the Gulf of America, marking a significant milestone in advancing American drone dominance and expanding the future of uncrewed aviation.
This historic authorization demonstrates the FAA's commitment to safely accelerating the deployment of advanced drone technology, unlocking new opportunities for American industry, strengthening U.S. leadership in aviation innovation, and enabling long-range commercial dr...