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Drones Beyond Line of Sight, Automated Vehicles, and Faster Infrastructure Projects under the New USDOT Rules

Drones Beyond Line of Sight, Automated Vehicles, and Faster Infrastructure Projects under the New USDOT Rules

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Big headline this week from the U.S. Department of Transportation: Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a proposed rule to allow drones to fly beyond visual line of sight, or BVLOS, a move the department says will speed deployment, enhance safety, and push the future of U.S. aviation. According to the USDOT press office, the proposal is part of a broader innovation agenda and pairs with NHTSA’s first-ever demonstration exemption for American-built automated vehicles announced this week. Here’s what else moved. USDOT is taking public comment through August 20 on priorities for the next surface transportation authorization as the current law, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, sunsets in 2026. The department is asking states, local and tribal governments, small businesses, transit operators, and manufacturers what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how to streamline federal processes while improving safety and economic growth, according to the New Jersey League of Municipalities notice of the federal request. On permitting, USDOT’s June overhaul of its NEPA procedures aims to cut review times by half to deliver roads and bridges faster and more affordably. Secretary Duffy said, Under President Trump’s leadership, America is building again, arguing the reforms end delays and reduce compliance costs, per the department’s June 30 announcement. For transit and grants, earlier guidance directed a review of competitive awards from 2022 to 2025 that advanced climate, equity, and related priorities, with emphasis shifting to cost-benefit outcomes and Buy America compliance, according to the American Public Transportation Association’s March update and Holland & Knight’s analysis of the January policy order. What this means for you. For American citizens, BVLOS drones could speed inspections, deliveries, and disaster response, while automated vehicle pilots may improve safety data—expect clearer rules and, potentially, new jobs in unmanned aviation. For businesses, the drone rule, NEPA streamlining, and deregulatory moves signal faster project timelines and lower compliance burdens, but applicants should align proposals with financial efficiency and domestic content rules. State and local governments should watch the reauthorization RFI and weigh in by August 20 to shape funding formulas, safety programs, and permitting timelines. Internationally, a more permissive drone framework could bolster U.S. competitiveness in unmanned systems and standards-setting. Dates and to-dos. Comment on surface transportation priorities by August 20 at the federal docket referenced in USDOT’s outreach. Agencies and grantees should prepare for NEPA procedure changes already in effect and reassess pending grant scopes per USDOT’s guidance. For more, visit the USDOT press room for BVLOS and AV developments, the June 30 NEPA update, APTA’s grant guidance alert, and the public comment notice shared by the New Jersey League of Municipalities. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t for This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.
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