Drone Coalition Asks DOT, FAA to Extend Integration Pilot Program

The Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Coalition asked the Department of Transportation and FAA to extend the integration pilot program for drones established in a 2017 presidential memorandum. The memo expires Oct. 25, the coalition said Wednesday: It can be extended by the transportation secretary but “we have been informed that the Department has decided not to seek an extension.” Coalition members participating “have gained valuable experience,” the group said. Drone companies used the program to explore delivery of medical supplies (see 2006150056).