WASHINGTON — Federal regulations are making it tough for commercial drone firms to keep flying high, a Brooklyn businessman told Congress Wednesday.

Brian Streem, CEO of AeroCine, which operates drones for makers of feature films and commercials, told the House Small Business Committee that more needs to be done beyond the relaxed regulations proposed in February.

The FAA proposed new rules to allow more commercial drones smaller than 55 pounds, but with numerous restrictions.

Currently, there’s a ban on commercial drones except for the more than 700 operators granted exemptions.