FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule
[proposed]United States · standard · standard
Jurisdiction
United States
Classification
standard
Status
proposed
Effective Date
Feb 1, 2026
Primary Sources
2 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
FAA proposed Part 108 to normalize BVLOS drone operations, enabling operators to control fleets of drones flying beyond visual line of sight in larger areas and along longer routes. Executive Order Unleashing American Drone Dominance ordered FAA to publish final BVLOS rule by February 2026. Comment period reopened January 2026.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule cover?
FAA proposed Part 108 to normalize BVLOS drone operations, enabling operators to control fleets of drones flying beyond visual line of sight in larger areas and along longer routes. Executive Order Unleashing American Drone Dominance ordered FAA to publish final BVLOS rule by February 2026. Comment period reopened January 2026.
Where does FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule apply?
FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule is recorded as a standard applying in United States on the DEPLOY registry.
When did FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule take effect?
FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule is recorded as effective February 1, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule still in effect?
FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule is proposed but not yet in effect; subject to revision before adoption.
What types of robots does FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule apply to?
FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of FAA Part 108 - Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations Final Rule: A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
2 documents- https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/beyond-visual-line-sight-bvlosOfficial Source
https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/beyond-visual-line-sight-bvlos
- https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/08/drone-beyond-line-of-sight-proposed-rule-top-10Official Source
https://www.hklaw.com/en/insights/publications/2025/08/drone-beyond-line-of-sight-proposed-rule-top-10