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Environmental Review Sparks Lawsuit Over Commercial Drone Operations
A group of 15 US states and a Texas county have sued the Federal Aviation Administration over an environmental review of planned commercial drone package delivery rules. The states claim that the FAA’s determination did not adequately analyze the potential environmental impacts of expanded drone package delivery operations. The FAA’s proposal would allow certified drone operators to fly beyond visual line of sight, eliminating the need for a waiver process. The lawsuit was filed in the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, as reported by Reuters.