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New Rules May Reshape Commercial Drone Operations
Hinshaw attorneys Nicholas Ajello and Gregory Emry have analyzed the Federal Aviation Administration’s proposed regulations for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations. The proposed Part 108 rulemaking would replace the current waiver-based model, enabling routine long-distance commercial operations such as drone deliveries and infrastructure inspections. This development may have significant implications for the drone industry, including increased liability and regulatory challenges. The full article was published in the American Bar Association’s TortSource newsletter, as reported by Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.