https://www.cnet.com/news/feds-might-allow-drones-to-fly-over-crowds/

It's all part of an effort to "further integrate drones safely into the national airspace system," according to a webpage for the Federal Aviation Administration, an agency within DOT. 

"This will help communities reap the considerable economic benefits of this growing industry and help our country remain a global technology leader," US Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao said in remarks Monday to the nonprofit Transportation Research Board.