Trump to Allow States to Expand Drone Use

The Trump administration is allowing state and local governments to significantly expand their drone operations, a step that is intended to accelerate the integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace.

President Trump on Wednesday signed a presidential memorandum directing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create a pilot program that allows localities to propose expanded drone operations that include flights over people, nighttime operations and flying beyond the visual line of sight — all of which are currently prohibited.

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/357090-trump-to-allow-states-to-set-their-own-drone-rules