Transportation Dept Launches Drone Program for Package Deliveries

Nov. 3, 2017

The Department of Transportation officially launched a pilot program on Thursday that will allow states to test new types of drone operations, including package deliveries.

President Trump directed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) last month to create a pilot program to allow state and local governments to propose expanded drone operations that can include flights over people, nighttime operations and flying beyond the visual line of sight — all of which are currently prohibited.

The effort is intended to accelerate the integration of unmanned aircraft into the national airspace.

Read more: http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/358473-transportation-department-launches-drone-program-to-allow-package