Part 108 Regulations

Overview of proposed regulations for unmanned aircraft systems beyond visual line of sight.

A white drone is flying in the air with its red and green lights illuminated, set against a backdrop of dark trees and a cloudy night sky. The drone's rotors are in motion, indicating active flight.
A white drone is flying in the air with its red and green lights illuminated, set against a backdrop of dark trees and a cloudy night sky. The drone's rotors are in motion, indicating active flight.
BVLOS Operations Framework

Two-tier approval framework for BVLOS operations: permits and certificates.

Ground Risk Management

Introduction of population-density rules to manage ground risk effectively.

UAS Traffic Management

Support for third-party services in UAS traffic management and operations.

Part 108 Regulations

What is Part 108?

Part 108 is a proposed rule for unmanned aircraft systems operations beyond visual line of sight.

What are BVLOS operations?
What is the approval framework?
What are the operating permits?
What is UAS traffic management?

UAS traffic management supports safe BVLOS operations and integrates third-party services for efficient airspace use.

The proposed rule introduces a two-tier approval framework: operating permits and operating certificates for BVLOS operations.

Part 108 outlines performance-based regulations for UAS to operate safely beyond visual line of sight.

Operating permits are required for managing ground risk in BVLOS operations under Part 108 regulations.