Trump’s Executive Orders Boost Drone Innovation and Airspace Security in the U.S.

On June 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two pivotal Executive Orders aimed at advancing U.S. leadership in drone technology while strengthening airspace security. These directives, outlined in a White House fact sheet, address the growing role of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) in commercial and public safety applications, tackling both opportunities and challenges posed by drones. For drone professionals and recreational pilots, this move signals a new era of innovation and regulatory clarity, but it also raises questions about implementation and enforcement

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The Executive Orders focus heavily on enabling safer and more widespread drone operations. One key directive instructs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to expand drone operations by allowing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flights, a long-sought goal for the industry.

BVLOS operations enable drones to fly farther than the operator can see, which is critical for applications like package delivery and infrastructure inspection.

According to the Commercial Drone Alliance (CDA), the Executive Order mandates that the FAA issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for BVLOS within 30 days—by July 6, 2025—and finalize the rule within 240 days, setting a deadline of February 1, 2026.

These timelines provide a clearer path for operators eager to scale up BVLOS activities. The orders also greenlight autonomous operations and the use of electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (EVTOL) aircraft, which can take off and land vertically without runways, opening up possibilities for Urban Air Mobility and medical transport in congested areas.