President Donald Trump on Friday signed a set of executive orders aimed at fast-tracking the use of drones, flying taxis, and supersonic commercial jets. The sweeping move, according to the White House, is aimed at slashing red tape, reducing reliance on Chinese drone tech, and jumpstarting America’s edge in advanced aviation. The orders, signed by the President at the Oval office, direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to enable routine operations of drones beyond the visual line of sight, a critical requirement for scaling up commercial drone deliveries and emergency public safety missions.
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