The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday announced the long-awaited final rule governing Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations across the United States, a regulatory milestone the unmanned aerial vehicle industry has pursued for nearly a decade. The rule, effective July 1, allows certified operators to fly drones beyond their direct line of sight without requiring individual waivers, provided they meet a new set of safety and equipment standards.A Decade in the MakingThe BVLO