Part 108 is NOT yet in effect, but it is on the horizon. Read on to find out more about the proposed ruleset.
The FAA and DOT published the BVLOS notice of proposed rulemaking in August 2025, and the comment process was still active into early 2026, including a reopening of the comment period. The relevant federal documents are here:
What does this mean for me?
Even though it is not final, Part 108 matters because it shows where U.S. drone regulation is heading: more routine beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations, more scalable low-altitude commercial work, and clearer pathways for operations that do not fit inside traditional Part 107 limits.
What you should do today
Keep your current operations built around Part 107. If your business model depends on routine BVLOS operations right now, you still need to work through the existing authorization and waiver environment or use other lawful pathways where they apply.