Why do we need a “new” set of standards? Anything that big and heavy already needs to fit in the existing airspace system. They are not unique, novel, or unusual designs; they are VTOL rotary wing aircraft and there are rules for VTOL operating in the air and near populated areas.
The biggest hurdle is this: Why pass any law that cannot be enforced or understood by a truck driver? It will never be profitable when the truck will have carry a huge load of batteries to get through the day. Has anyone considered the insurance cost for liability?
“It’s the beginning of … a long and complex process toward the integration of drones.” In other words, when the FAA is through, the average package carrying drone will cost over $200,000.
Correction excepted. Presumptuousness is not.
You have got to be s———g me. Drones will be the bane of aviation in this country.