Building the Bridge to the Autonomous Sky: How the FAA Can Unlock Drones for the Public Good
Demetrius Hernandez
Tech Ethics Lab Blog, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently released its long-awaited proposed rule to standardize how drones can fly beyond a pilot’s line of sight, opening a critical window for public comment. Through an ongoing project with the ND-IBM Tech Ethics Lab, researchers are studying how regulatory choices like these influence the responsible deployment of AI-enabled drones in high-stakes public service contexts.