(Jeff Roberson | AP)The Trump administration wants to make it easier for companies to use drones for business — from delivering coffee to inspecting power lines to working on farms. In the past, commercial drone users operating beyond their line of sight had to apply for a waiver or exemption, which was awarded on a case-by-case basis, Duffy said. “Drone operators must navigate a labyrinth of ill-suited regulations designed for crude aircraft, placing an artificial ceiling on innovation and hampering progress,” said Lisa Ellman, CEO of the Commercial Drone Alliance. “In the meantime, we’ve seen our global peers and adversaries surge ahead in the deployment of commercial drone technology,” she added. Commercial drones would be banned from flying over large outdoor gatherings, such as concerts and sporting events, and certain employees would be subject to a security check by the Transportation Security Administration.