Waiver-Free Operations at Night, Over People, and Over Moving Vehicles

Verified from official sources
FAA guidance - Public safety and government operationsVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

You can fly at night, over people, and over moving vehicles without applying for an operational waiver, as long as you comply with the specific safety requirements of the Part 107 Operations Over People rule.

Requirement as structured

Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people, and over moving vehicles without a waiver, provided they meet the requirements defined in the Operations Over People rule.

Original regulatory text

Drone pilots operating under Part 107 may fly at night, over people and moving vehicles without a waiver as long as they meet the requirements defined in the rule.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Part 107
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
regulatory category
General
regulation authority
FAA