<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">The energy industry is awaiting FAA action on a BVLOS rule to enhance safety and efficiency.BVLOS rule could allow dispatching drones for remote well site inspections, improving safety.Companies advocate for regulations benefiting oil and gas industry and public safety.API long lobbied for BVLOS and Remote ID rules to expand drone operations.Routine drone inspections could enhance pipeline safety by detecting potential leaks.Energy companies use drones for tasks deemed dangerous for humans like tank inspections.Drones employed for visual inspections of hard-to-reach areas in the energy sector.Dow uses drones for volumetric surveys, monitoring levee conditions, and more.Drones help reduce hazardous tasks and increase workplace safety in the industry.Future drone applications may include complex tasks and non-destructive testing in energy operations.