The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will issue new guidelines so that drone operators can fly them at night and over people who do not operate them, the department said on Monday.
The new rules, which will appear in the Federal Register in January and come into force 60 days later, will address safety issues regarding the identification of the flying systems from the ground, Reuters reported, calling the move an important step in the direction of extensive commercial deliveries. .
“The new rules make way for the further integration of drones into our airspace by addressing safety and security,” said Steve Dickson, FAA administrator. packages. ”
Reuters reported that drone manufacturers have 18 months to start manufacturing drones with remote ID systems, and that operators have another year to obtain them.
Drone operators currently have to give up if they want to fly one at night or over people who are not involved in the operation of the drone.
Several large companies such as Amazon have already tested delivery service using unmanned aerial vehicles.