Routine Operations Over People and at Night

Verified from official sources
Operations Over People General OverviewVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You can fly over people and at night without needing a specific Part 107 waiver, provided you meet the specific conditions outlined in the rule.

Requirement as structured

Routine operations over people and routine operations at night are permitted under certain circumstances without requiring an individual Part 107 certificate of waiver.

Original regulatory text

The final rule allows routine operations over people and routine operations at night under certain circumstances. The rule will eliminate the need for typical operations to receive individual part 107 certificate of waivers from the FAA.

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