As written, the NPRM contains several safety issues that have far higher implications for manned aircraft due to the risk exposure for those on board. Key Industry ConcernsSafety is the consistent theme in the list of objections to sections of part 108 identified by the manned aircraft industry. “This creates a one-way visibility gap: manned aircraft cannot detect drones, while drones may only partially detect manned aircraft, as not all aircraft are required to have ADS-B out. He’s seen ADS-B’s limitations in mountainous and downtown city environments and worries about manned aircraft not having prioritized protection. A Joby spokesperson told Vertical: “Joby is pleased to see the release of the BVLOS NPRM as it is a good step toward normalizing UAS operations in the National Airspace System.