What Happened
Regulatory Milestone Clears Path For Long-Range Uncrewed Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a milestone authorization for a drone to fly beyond the operator’s visual line of sight from the U.S. coastline over the Gulf of America. The approval, granted under Section 927 of the Reauthorization Act of 2024, allows Skyways to operate its autonomous V2 aircraft for pipeline inspection and equipment delivery. This move is seen as a significant step towards advancing American drone dominance and the future of uncrewed aviation, enabling long-range commercial drone operations over the high seas. The announcement was made by the FAA, as reported by AviNews.