Commercial drones have been limited by how far operators can actually see them, that's changing
Commercial drones have been limited by how far operators can actually see them, that's changing  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Wed Jun 24 2026
Description: A new FAA framework could allow drone operators to fly beyond visual line of sight, opening the door to expanded use in infrastructure inspection, agriculture and emergency response. The shift would move drone operations closer to routine use across the national airspace. Joining me to explain the impact and the integration challenge is former senior executive in the FAA’s National Security Division, Jose Martinez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.