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August 11, 2025

Government may ease some restrictions on drone distances

  • This would allow more use of drones for deliveries and inspecting infrastructure like bridges and power lines.
    • By JOSH FUNK
    AP Transportation Writer

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    Being able to operate drones out of sight opens up a multitude of possibilities for their use.

    A new federal rule proposed Tuesday would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of the operator's sight without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process.


     
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