The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has opened a public consultation via Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2025-07, proposing a framework to ensure AI trustworthiness in aviation under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. This concept-stage proposal aims to maintain high aviation safety standards while enabling innovation, focusing on AI applications in drones and other aviation domains. AI is increasingly critical in modern Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), such as computer vision, detect-and-avoid, autonomous navigation, decision support, and human-AI teaming. The consultation invites industry stakeholders, especially the drone community, to provide input by February 2026 to shape future rules governing AI-enabled drones, including their design, certification, and operational permissions. Related posts emphasize the classification of AI systems by autonomy levels, risk-proportionate regulation, human oversight, explainability, and the importance of transitioning drone operations from visual line-of-sight to more instrument and system-supported operations. The FAA has also reopened its public comment period on BVLOS UAS operations, focusing on safety pillars such as Electronic Conspicuity and Detect-and-Avoid, stressing that human accountability remains central. Discussions highlight the shift from visual flight styles to instrument-driven operations crucial for scaling reliable autonomous drone missions.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has opened a public consultation via Notice of Proposed Amendment (NPA) 2025-07, proposing a framework to ensure AI trustworthiness in aviation under the EU Artificial Intelligence Act. This concept-stage proposal aims to maintain high aviation safety standards while enabling innovation, focusing on AI applications in drones and other aviation domains. AI is increasingly critical in modern Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), such as computer vision, detect-and-avoid, autonomous navigation, decision support, and human-AI teaming. The consultation invites industry stakeholders, especially the drone community, to provide input by February 2026 to shape future rules governing AI-enabled drones, including their design, certification, and operational permissions. Related posts emphasize the classification of AI systems by autonomy levels, risk-proportionate regulation, human oversight, explainability, and the importance of transitioning drone operations from visual line-of-sight to more instrument and system-supported operations. The FAA has also reopened its public comment period on BVLOS UAS operations, focusing on safety pillars such as Electronic Conspicuity and Detect-and-Avoid, stressing that human accountability remains central. Discussions highlight the shift from visual flight styles to instrument-driven operations crucial for scaling reliable autonomous drone missions.