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.