FAA opens Tactical BVLOS pathway developed with Skydio and Chula Vista Police Department
Evidence notes
- Skydio said the FAA announced a Tactical BVLOS pathway for public safety agencies.
- The pathway was based on work Skydio pioneered with the Chula Vista Police Department.
- The approval allows qualified public safety agencies to fly drones beyond visual line of sight in emergency scenarios.
Company context
Skydio develops autonomous drones and supporting software for public safety, defence, inspection and enterprise operations. Its autonomy stack is designed to let drones navigate complex environments with reduced pilot burden.