What will operators actually need to do differently under Part 108? The FAA's proposed Part 108 rule has generated significant excitement across the commercial drone industry. By creating a standardized regulatory framework for many beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, the proposal could reduce reliance on today's case-by-case waiver process and make routine BVLOS … [Read more...] about Beyond the Rule: Preparing for the Operational Reality of BVLOS
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Commercial UAV Expo Announces FAA and EASA BVLOS Keynote for 2026
Regulators from the U.S. and European Union will close the September event in Las Vegas with a side-by-side comparison of transatlantic BVLOS rules. Commercial UAV Expo has announced its second and final keynote for the 2026 event, an FAA and EASA BVLOS keynote titled "Two Skies, One Conversation: Comparing FAA and EASA Approaches to BVLOS Drone Operations." The moderated … [Read more...] about Commercial UAV Expo Announces FAA and EASA BVLOS Keynote for 2026
Comments Underscore Stakes of FAA’s Section 2209 Rule (CORRECTED)
Experts weigh in on extension of 2209 comment period By DRONELIFE Features Editor Jim Magill (Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the FAA had received almost 1 million comments of the proposed Section 2209 rule. That information was found posted on a Federal Register web page. The FAA has since reported that as of July 3, it had received … [Read more...] about Comments Underscore Stakes of FAA’s Section 2209 Rule (CORRECTED)
FAA Clarifies World Cup Drone Restrictions, Creates Path for Authorized Flights
Commercial Drone Alliance says Part 107 and Part 135 operators now have a path to request approval The FAA is updating FIFA World Cup 2026 Temporary Flight Restriction NOTAMs to clarify that some drone operations may be allowed inside restricted airspace with authorization from the Department of Homeland Security, according to an update shared by the Commercial Drone … [Read more...] about FAA Clarifies World Cup Drone Restrictions, Creates Path for Authorized Flights
If Pilots Stop Trusting Safety Broadcasts, What Happens to Universal Conspicuity?
AOPA’s opposition to ADS-B billing highlights a growing issue for both crewed and uncrewed aviation News and Commentary. A new statement from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association may have implications far beyond general aviation airport fees. This week, AOPA publicly supported comments from FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford opposing the use of ADS-B data for billing and … [Read more...] about If Pilots Stop Trusting Safety Broadcasts, What Happens to Universal Conspicuity?
