Part 108 NPRM Information
Hey all,
I wanted to give everyone an update on this rule making process and let you know that we are working on it with several other organizations to bring comments to the FAA related to public safety. We are pouring through the document, but it's lengthy at over 700 pages. I have met with Greg Reverdiau from Pilot Institute about it and will meet with DRONERESPONDERS and the Airborne Public Safety Association soon. We plan to work together to bring a united voice to the FAA in attempt to mold the rule making process in our favor.
My understanding is that Part 108 won't affect part 91 COA BVLOS waivers, so if you're operating under part 91 and desire to continue working that way, it won't affect your operations for BVLOS. If you have current Part 107 BVLOS waivers, they will be nullified and you will be pushed to either move to part 91 or part 108.
We have some definite concerns with part 108 and we will outline them before we send it out for comment, but if you have read over the NPRM and have feedback, I would love to hear it here so I can bring it to the broader group for discussion. Also, if you haven't seen it, Greg did a great 30+ minute video on it, which you can watch HERE. I recommend watching it. Thank you and be safe! UPDATE: PI just sent out their PDF on Part 108. It is attached.