Ondas’ American Robotics Secures FAA Waiver for Expanded Drone Operations
FAA BVLOS Waiver for American Robotics Advances Remote Operations Capabilities
Ondas Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) has announced that its subsidiary, American Robotics, received a new Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This waiver allows expanded drone operations over people and moving vehicles, managed remotely from the company’s Baltimore Global Operations Control Center (OCC).
Enhanced Capabilities for BVLOS Operations
This FAA waiver marks a significant step for the drone industry. The Optimus System, described as the only FAA Type Certified uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for security and inspection, now operates under advanced BVLOS permissions. According to Ondas, the waiver enables enhanced services for sectors such as defense, public safety, and infrastructure inspection.