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FAA Publishes Long-Awaited BVLOS Rule (Part 108) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

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The Beyond Visual Line of Sight NPRM (Part 108) outlines a tiered framework letting drone operators fly BVLOS without per-mission waivers — public comment open through July.

Part 108 introduces three operating tiers based on population density and altitude. Tier 1 (low-risk, sparsely populated, < 200 ft AGL) requires only operator certification and a 10-minute knowledge module. Tier 2 adds Remote ID exchange with manned aircraft. Tier 3 (urban BVLOS) requires a Type Certificate and full operator certificate. Comment period runs 90 days; final rule expected late 2026.

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