The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has delayed the effective date of a rule concerning the operation of small unmanned aircraft systems (drones) over people. Originally set to take effect on March 1, 2021, the rule is now delayed until March 16, 2021. This delay is in response to a directive for a "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review" issued by the Assistant to the President. The final rule will allow routine drone operations over people and moving vehicles and at night, with specific conditions, and includes changes to testing rules and certification presentations.
Simple Explanation
The people in charge of airplane rules are waiting a little longer before they let small drones fly over people and cars—they were supposed to start on March 1, 2021, but now have to wait until March 16, 2021, so they can make sure everything is safe and ready.