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Once regulation catches up, there’s no reason drones can’t be used for a wide range of growth-boosting innovations in the state. Even leaving passengers aside, automated drones could get goods to consumers in record time, from groceries to smartphones.
In just a few quick seconds you can do something powerful to help entrepreneurs avoid bureaucratic red tape.
The airport, when it was redesigned, had an opportunity to construct a facility that would represent the future economy and, instead, elected to go with infrastructure that represented the airports of years past rather than embracing a more forward-looking model that reflects a changing economy.
Utah can benefit greatly from adopting a similar approach to Arizona regarding autonomous vehicles.
Known as a “regulatory sandbox,” this new legal option allows business owners to seek shelter under a one-year program (with a one-year extension option), which would suspend a law or regulation that stands in their way, while regulators closely monitor the business to ensure everything remains safe.
As the state looks to recover from the pandemic, it needs to do everything in its power to position businesses to get back on their feet and be successful moving forward. Regulatory reform can offer a promising avenue to explore, as regulations impose numerous costs to both businesses and consumers alike.

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