H.R. 3969 — To provide for a rulemaking on operation of unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue rules to update the airworthiness and operating requirements for unmanned aircraft, also known as drones, operating beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and intended to operate primarily at or below 400 feet above ground level. Specifically, the FAA must establish a means to accept certain proposed standards (e.g., airworthiness standards for unmanned aircraft),enable the ability to operate unmanned aircraft for agricultural purposes,establish a process by which the FAA may approve or accept third-party compliance services,establish protocols for a networked information exchange, andestablish qualifications and standards...