US to Allow Small Drones to Fly Over People at Night

A drone demonstrates delivery capabilities from the top of a UPS truck during testing in Lithia, Fla, on Feb. 20, 2017. Scott Audette/Reuters, File Photo

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Monday said it is issuing long-awaited rules to allow for small drones to fly over people and at night, a significant step toward their use for widespread commercial deliveries.