The Chesapeake UAS Route Network (CURN), led by the University of Maryland’s UAS Research and Operations Center, is building a safe Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight network over the Chesapeake Bay to connect communities, enable routine drone operations, and reduce risk by using routes over water. In partnership with the FAA, Navy, and other stakeholders, CURN supports missions from package delivery and emergency response to large-scale cargo transport. The project prepares Maryland for upcoming Part 108 BVLOS regulations, aiming to drive economic growth, improve public safety, and advance environmental benefits while positioning the state as a leader in integrated airspace operations.