Wing Calls for Strategic Revisions to FAA’s BVLOS Rule
Source: sUAS News
Summary:
Wing has submitted a detailed response to the FAA and TSA’s proposed BVLOS rule, warning that while some provisions support scalability, others risk halting progress and disconnecting future frameworks from proven, real-world operations. The final rule must preserve current approvals while enabling automation-forward innovation.
Key Point Takeaway:
Wing stresses that burdensome DAA requirements, HAZMAT rules, and cargo handling restrictions could hinder national rollout of already safe, approved drone delivery operations.
Wing stresses that burdensome DAA requirements, HAZMAT rules, and cargo handling restrictions could hinder national rollout of already safe, approved drone delivery operations.
- Supports right-of-way rules for cooperative airspace users below 400 feet with ADS-B/EC.
- Proposes shifting responsibility from pilots to drone organizations for automated aviation.
- Calls for a flexible, risk-tiered certification process based on fleet size and mission complexity.
- Endorses the creation of certified Automated Data Service Providers (ADSPs) for scalable UTM.
- Rejects sweeping security, HAZMAT, and DAA mandates that disregard operational safety data.
Without thoughtful revision, the FAA’s new rule could stall U.S. drone delivery innovation by adding unnecessary burdens to companies already operating safely under waivers and rigorous standards.
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