FAA Approves New BVLOS Waiver Process for Commercial Operators

The FAA announced streamlined procedures for Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver applications, potentially accelerating commercial drone operations nationwide.

BVLOS drone operations

The new process reduces documentation requirements for operators with established safety records. Applicants demonstrating previous successful waiver compliance may qualify for expedited review timelines.

Industry groups welcomed the changes as necessary steps toward routine BVLOS operations. Full implementation begins next quarter.

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Emily Carter is a home gardener based in the Pacific Northwest with a passion for organic vegetable gardening and native plant landscaping. She has been tending her own backyard garden for over a decade and enjoys sharing practical tips for growing food and flowers in the region's rainy climate.

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