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U.S. Proposes New Drone Rules for Safer Skies

8/7/2025

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Duffy Champions Drones

The U.S. Transportation Department is paving the way for a drone revolution, proposing new rules that allow flights beyond visual line of sight. Secretary Sean Duffy champions innovation, promising safer, more efficient regulations. Key measures include mandatory collision avoidance systems and a ban on drone flights over large crowds, ensuring public safety while embracing technological advancement.

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Duffy Drives Drone Innovation

The U.S. Defense Secretary's memo calls for a bold shift towards drone innovation, urging swift investment in manufacturing to bolster military strength. By breaking free from sluggish procurement processes, it emphasizes the urgency of supporting American manufacturers to prepare for challenges posed by adversaries like China and Russia in the evolving landscape of modern warfare.

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Duffy Champions Drones

The U.S. Transportation Department is paving the way for a drone revolution, proposing new rules that allow flights beyond visual line of sight. Secretary Sean Duffy champions innovation, promising safer, more efficient regulations. Key measures include mandatory collision avoidance systems and a ban on drone flights over large crowds, ensuring public safety while embracing technological advancement.

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