SENSEI'S INSIGHTS: TRUMP'S BIG BEAUTIFUL EVTOL AND DRONE ORDER WITH VAZ
President Trump’s new executive order boosts U.S. drone leadership and launches an eVTOL integration pilot program, Joby $1B Partnership, BETA first passenger flight, Paris Air Show.
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🛫 Executive Summary
President Trump’s June 2025 drone executive order aims to accelerate U.S. drone innovation and dominance, focusing on BVLOS operations, eVTOL integration, AI-driven regulation, and support for American-made drones. The policy pushes for faster FAA rulemaking, routine drone operations, and national security via reduced reliance on foreign drones (notably Chinese-made like DJI).
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🚁 Commercial Drone Operator Implications
📡 BVLOS Goes Routine
FAA directed to enable routine Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations.
Ends reliance on waivers, allowing large-scale delivery, inspection, and mapping missions.
FAA expected to introduce new rules (possibly “Part 108”) with BVLOS pilot ratings.
🆔 Remote ID Is Foundational
Reinforces full Remote ID compliance as the foundation for BVLOS and advanced ops.
Broadcast-only Remote ID now fully enforced (as of March 2024).
Likely future support for network-based Remote ID and tracking integration.
🆔 What Remote ID Does:
📍 Broadcasts key information from the drone during flight:
Drone ID (usually its serial number)
Location and altitude of the drone
Location of the control station (pilot)
Time and velocity data
🛰️ Sends this data over radio frequency (like Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) so nearby receivers (law enforcement, FAA, or even phones) can pick it up.
📜 Why It Exists:🚨 Public safety: Helps law enforcement identify who is flying a drone—especially near airports, stadiums, or emergencies.
✈️ Airspace integration: It’s essential for allowing drones to safely share skies with manned aircraft (e.g., for BVLOS and delivery flights).
🔍 Accountability: If a drone violates laws or crashes, Remote ID helps trace it back to the operator.
🧑✈️ Part 107 Expansions
Core Part 107 pilot certification remains, but new BVLOS endorsements likely.
Operators will need training in detect-and-avoid, automation, and long-range comms.
Multi-drone operations may soon be allowed under new rule structures.
🧭 UTM and Airspace Integration
FAA must publish an updated roadmap for national drone integration.
Emphasis on UAS Traffic Management (UTM) systems and drone corridors.
AI may support faster waivers and real-time airspace deconfliction.
🇺🇸 Made-in-America Push
Government procurement and export financing will favor U.S.-manufactured drones.
DJI and other Chinese drones may be banned entirely from U.S. markets.
Opens doors for domestic players like Skydio, Teal, and ModalAI.
⚖️ Legal & Regulatory Context
📘 FAA Authority Reinforced
FAA retains exclusive control over airspace under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 40103).
New policy aligns with FAA’s ongoing rulemaking authority; no legal conflict.
FAA’s mandate to ensure safety will shape how fast new operations are allowed.
🏛️ Federal vs State Control
Policy implies federal preemption over airspace rules remains intact.
Pushback expected from local governments seeking control under new bills (e.g., S.1249).
FAA likely to retain national consistency to avoid 90,000+ local drone laws.
🌐 International Trade and Security
Policy positions foreign drones (especially Chinese-made) as security threats.
Executive orders expected to block DJI and similar brands from U.S. sales.
U.S. will promote drone exports with regulatory support and financing.
👥 Stakeholder Reactions
Drone Industry: Welcomes clarity, speed, and expansion potential.
Privacy Advocates: Warn of mass surveillance risks with police drones.
Local Governments: Concerned about noise, safety, and lack of regulatory power.
eVTOL Market: Archer Aviation up 15% upon the news release, Joby Aviation up 7.2% and Vertical Aerospace spiked 20% on the day.
🔍 Bottom Line
The Trump administration's drone policy marks a regulatory turning point, favoring commercial growth, federal oversight, and domestic tech. While opportunities abound for certified operators and manufacturers, challenges remain around compliance costs, privacy concerns, and global tech tensions. The next 12–24 months will be critical as FAA rules evolve and U.S. drone airspace begins to open wide.
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