<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">President Trump issued executive orders to boost the U.S. domestic drone industry, with a key focus on BVLOS flights.Industry veterans and experts lauded the directives to expedite the issuance of a comprehensive BVLOS rule by the FAA.The move is expected to replace the current cumbersome waiver system for BVLOS operations, optimizing tasks like inspections and deliveries.Efforts to establish BVLOS rules date back to 2016, with recent pushes including the formation of an ARC and congressional mandates.The missed deadlines led to renewed focus under the Trump administration to accelerate the Part 108 process for BVLOS regulations.Experts believe the executive order will drive investments in the commercial drone sector and ease restrictions on BVLOS operations.The emphasis on BVLOS regulations is seen as a crucial step towards expanding commercial drone operations in the U.S.Industry leaders anticipate significant growth opportunities once new BVLOS regulations are in place.The executive order aims to streamline drone operations and integration into the National Airspace System through AI tools and rule expediting.Overall, the industry welcomes the BVLOS push as it could open up new possibilities for drone manufacturers and operators in various sectors.