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Part 108 Could Move Commercial Drones From Pilot Sightlines to Real-World Scale

Part 108 Could Move Commercial Drones From Pilot Sightlines to Real-World Scale

The FAA’s proposed Part 108 rule aims to replace the restrictive, case-by-case waiver process with a standardized regulatory framework for Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) commercial drone flights. To safely integrate these flights into the airspace, the rule emphasizes enterprise-level accountability, requiring operators to implement robust detect-and-avoid capabilities, reliable digital communications infrastructure, and strict risk mitigation.

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