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Trump’s FAA Makes It Practically Impossible To Legally Fly Drones

Key Takeaway

New FAA drone regulations could significantly impact the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of project development and operational maintenance for energy developers and large power consumers.

AI Summary

  • The article's title suggests that FAA regulations under the Trump administration are making it 'practically impossible' to legally operate drones.
  • This policy shift could significantly impact the use of drones for critical energy sector applications such as aerial surveying, site assessment, and infrastructure inspection.
  • Increased regulatory hurdles for drone deployment may lead to higher operational costs and potential project delays for developers and large power consumers reliant on drone technology.

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Article Content

A few years ago, it dawned on me that clean, electric-powered aviation isn’t part of some far off solarpunk future. While we’re not going to see electric passenger jets or medical helicopters this year, there are already electric aircraft replacing ICE aircraft almost everywhere. Aerial photography, surveying, search and rescue, ... [continued] The post Trump’s FAA Makes It Practically Impossible To Legally Fly Drones appeared first on CleanTechnica .