TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SEEKS TO CLEAR PATH FOR AMAZON AND DOORDASH DRONE DELIVERIES

The Trump administration is moving to accelerate the approval process for commercial drone delivery services, a regulatory push that could reshape how companies like Amazon and DoorDash deliver goods in the United States.

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According to documents reviewed by officials and industry insiders, the initiative aims to eliminate red tape and fast-track operational clearances for drones, positioning the U.S. as a global leader in autonomous aerial logistics.

This push comes as drone technology matures and private companies—particularly in e-commerce and food delivery—invest heavily in unmanned aircraft to reduce delivery times, cut costs, and bypass traffic congestion in urban and suburban markets. The move signals a major shift in federal aviation policy and suggests that the Trump administration is preparing to make aeronautical autonomy a core piece of U.S. tech competitiveness.

FASTER FAA APPROVAL FOR COMMERCIAL OPERATORS

At the center of the proposal is a plan to streamline the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) approval framework for beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, which is currently one of the biggest regulatory hurdles for companies seeking to scale autonomous delivery services. Existing rules require operators to keep drones within sight or receive special waivers—a restriction that limits scalability and efficiency.