Part 108 and BVLOS Flight: When will it happen

Today kicked off the Energy Drone and Robotics Summit in Houston and the Law-Tech Connect Co-Located Event.  At Law-Tech Connect, a panel of experts provided an insider view on when the drone industry might see a Part 108 rule on BVLOS flight – and what that rule may look like.

Flight beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) of the operator have the potential to dramatically expand commercial drone operations, improving the return on investment for customers and advancing the ecosystem by clarifying the technical requirements.  While former FAA Administrator Steve Dickson promised an NPRM on Part 108 and BVLOS flight by the end of 2022, the industry is still waiting for a formal announcement.

Moderated by USI CEO Josh Olds, the panel consisted of drone industry veterans: Don Berchoff, (Col USAF Ret.) & CEO, TruWeather Solutions; Rob Knochenhauer, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Censys Technologies; Mary-Caitlin Ray, Counsel, Crowell & Moring (Former Attorney, FAA);…