US President Trump Signs Executive Orders on Drones, Flying Cars, and Supersonics

(Forelines) – U.S. President Donald Trump has signed three executive orders that will speed domestic drone production, secure our airspace, and position America to once again lead the world in supersonic technology.  

“Decades of regulatory gridlock have grounded advancements in drones, flying cars, and supersonic flight in the U.S. With today’s EOs, the Trump Administration is giving America’s innovators greater ability to test, develop, and commercialize these cutting-edge aircrafts that will reshape aviation,” according White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios.

By encouraging innovation, propelling economic growth, and safeguarding our national security, President Trump’s policies will usher in a new age of American aviation superiority.

“Burdensome red tape has hindered homegrown drone innovation and grounded progress in supersonic flight for generations. Today’s executive orders accelerate domestic drone innovation, secure supply chains, reduce reliance on adversarial nations, repeal regulations that stalled supersonic flight, and assert U.S. leadership in emerging aviation sectors. They also enable routine beyond line-of-sight operations, which will empower our domestic drone economy to assist with critical infrastructure, emergency response, and long-distance cargo and medical delivery,” according to white House.

“The executive orders also create a pilot program testing flying cars, also known as electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, for EMS, air taxis, cargo, and defense logistics,” White House added.

Building on the achievements of U.S. President Trump’s drone pilot program from 2017, the eVTOL pilot program emphasizes how President Trump’s policies continue to position America as a leader.

“Additionally, these orders address the growing threats from criminal, terrorist, and foreign misuse of drones inside U.S. airspace. This administration is securing our borders against aerial threats by cracking down on unlawful drone activity and prioritizing real-time detection and identification of drones to safeguard national security.” White House further added.