Definition of a Part 107 Waiver
Verified from official sourcesPart 107 Waivers | Federal Aviation Administration - In This SectionVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
A waiver is official permission from the FAA allowing you to deviate from specific Part 107 rules, provided you can demonstrate that the operation can still be conducted safely using alternative methods.
Requirement as structured
Defines a waiver as an official FAA document that approves drone operations outside the standard limitations of Part 107 regulations.
Original regulatory text
A waiver is an official document issued by the FAA which approves certain operations of aircraft outside the limitations of a regulation. You may request to fly specific drone operations not allowed under part 107 by requesting an operational waiver.
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- Part 107 small UAS operation
- operation regime
- part_107
- aircraft category
- small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
- regulatory category
- General