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Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers

March 31, 2025 by Miriam McNabb 1 Comment

New Certificate of Waiver (COW) Process Streamlines Approvals for Public Safety Agencies A Significant Shift in Regulatory Framework The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced a groundbreaking update to the regulatory process for Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. Chief (Ret.) Charles Werner of DRONERESPONDERS has described these changes as the most … [Read more...] about Major Breakthrough in Drone as First Responder (DFR) Waivers

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