DiscoverThe Unmanned PodcastPart 108 is Here: How the FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rule Could Change Everything
Part 108 is Here: How the FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rule Could Change Everything

Part 108 is Here: How the FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rule Could Change Everything

Update: 2025-08-12
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The FAA’s new Part 108 proposal could change BVLOS drone operations forever. In this special episode of The Unmanned Podcast, industry leaders from USI and Censys Technologies break down what’s in the NPRM, how it compares to Part 107, and what it could mean for operators, educators, and tech providers.

Podcast Guests: Josh Olds, CEO of USI, Alex Mirot, VP of Product Development at USI, and Rob Knochenhauer from Censys Technologies.

As always, our host Matt Hernandez leads the conversation.

Topics covered:

  • BVLOS operational rules
  • Pilot training requirements
  • Tech standards for detect-and-avoid (DAA) and C2 links
  • Plus the expanded role of FAA-recognized training organizations.


Listen now to get ahead of the FAA’s biggest drone rule change in years.


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Part 108 is Here: How the FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rule Could Change Everything

Part 108 is Here: How the FAA’s Proposed BVLOS Rule Could Change Everything

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