Advertisement On April 18, 2016, the FAA approved, for the first time ever, nighttime operation of a small unmanned aircraft system (UAS or “drone”) when used for commercial activity. The FAA permitted Industrial Skyworks, Inc. to use drones to inspect buildings at night. In order to get the exemption, the FAA required the following of … Continue reading Night Moves: FAA Makes Front Page News With Drone Exemption