US-CONGRESS BILLS-119hr9909ih: Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act
The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operational Test, Evaluation, and Training Corridor Act proposes establishing designated corridors for testing and training of small UAS, potentially easing BVLOS and other advanced operations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Aerial-imaging operators, inspection/survey firms, agriculture spraying, delivery/BVLOS operators should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified; bill is in early legislative stage.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Proposed legislation to create operational test, evaluation, and training corridors for small UAS; no immediate regulatory changes.
Who it affects
Aerial-imaging operators, inspection/survey firms, agriculture spraying, delivery/BVLOS operators
What you must do
Monitor the bill's progress; no action required until enacted.
Deadline
Not specified; bill is in early legislative stage.
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr9909ih
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