FAA News & Update: FAA Announces Drone Integration Pilot Program
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President Trump and Secretary Chao Announce Drone Integration Pilot Program
October 25–WASHINGTON – President Donald J. Trump directed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao today to launch an initiative to safely test and validate advanced operations for drones in partnership with state and local governments in select jurisdictions. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program implements a directive signed by President Trump today, and the results will be used to accelerate the safe integration UAS into the national airspace and to realize the benefits of unmanned technology in our economy.
For more information about the Drone Integration Pilot Program, visit the Department of Transportation's website.
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