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FAA doubles down on drones with a major BEYOND expansion

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an expanded FAA drone program that will double the number of participating entities. It is a real policy move, but it also reflects how aggressively the administration is trying to sell deregulatory innovation as a public good before the safety fights catch up.

Why it matters: Drone expansion

First recorded Aug 28, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 28, 2026

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FAA doubles down on drones with a major BEYOND expansion

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an expanded FAA drone program that will double the number of participating entities. It is a real policy move, but it also reflects how aggressively the administration is trying to sell deregulatory innovation as a public good before the safety fights catch up.

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