Understanding UAV Waiver and Airspace Authorization

Did-U-Know… There is a difference between a UAV waiver and an airspace authorization. A waiver is needed when a UAV operation needs one or several of the UAV restrictions eased or suspended in a particular instance.

For example, you want to fly a UAV operation at night, or over people. In these situations, the part 107 pilot is required to seek a waiver of those rules for the specific operation.

An airspace authorization is needed when a UAV operation calls for flights close to an airport and within its restricted airspace.

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Note, it’s always good to know the rules before you fly, and there’s an app for that! B4UFLY is an easy-to-use smartphone app that helps unmanned aircraft operators determine whether there are any restrictions or requirements in effect at the location where they want to fly.