FAA Part 107 Operational Waiver
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What you'll learn
A Part 107 waiver lets you fly outside specific rules, such as beyond visual line of sight or from a moving vehicle, once you submit a safety explanation through the Aviation Safety Hub showing the hazards and how you will reduce the risk.
- Night and civil twilight operations (107.29)
- Beyond visual line of sight (107.31)
- Multiple drones with one pilot (107.35)
- Operations over people and moving vehicles
- Writing a waiver safety explanation
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Is this right for you?
- Level
- Beginner People new to this. You can start today with no experience.
- What you get
- Hands on skills you can use right away. No certificate, so the proof is what you do with it.
- How you learn
- Online, self paced, about 90 days.
- How to use it
- Turn it into proof: use the skill on one real task at work, put the result on your résumé, and lead with that story in interviews.
- Why it's worth it
- Required to work in this field where it applies, and the first thing employers check. Get it and every door in the field opens.
What you will payDepends on who you areFree for some learners, such as through an employer, school or state program. Check eligibility before you start.
- Time
- FAA aims to decide within 90 days; respond to information requests within 30 days or the application is canceled.
- Before you start
- Part 107 operation; application with a Waiver Safety Explanation describing risks and mitigations; drone must be registered before flying.
- How you are tested
- Online application through the FAA Aviation Safety Hub
- Renewal
- Per waiver terms; not stated on the page
- Full cost details
- Not published (FAA waiver page lists no fee).
- Where it applies
- United States
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Sources and what we verified
FAA Part 107 Waivers: waivable sections, Aviation Safety Hub, safety explanation, 90 day goal ↗What we verified: This is an operational authorization, not a personal credential; listed because BVLOS inspection, mapping and some film work need one. Part 108 BVLOS rule is still proposed.
Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.
Also listed for: Commercial Drone Pilot