FAA proposed rule: normalizing beyond visual line of sight drone operations (proposed 14 CFR part 108)
Would let drones fly beyond the operator's sight under an operating permit or certificate rather than case-by-case waivers. As proposed: drones yield to crewed aircraft, monitor conformance of the actual flight against declared intent and alert the operator, resist interference and unauthorized access, and survive any single power or propulsion failure without losing control; certificated operators keep a safety management system.
Draft mapping. Drafted by the Register's agents from the rule's text and not yet confirmed by a person. It is the Register's reading, not legal advice: whether and how the rule applies to you is a question for counsel.
Controls this rule maps to
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| Control | Strength | Where in the rule, and why | Confidence | Missing or failed in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warnings designed as alerts C-I4 | Proposed | conformance monitoring that compares the flight with the declared operational intent and alerts the operator | medium | 4 cases |
| Automated fail-safe C-R2 | Proposed | no single power or propulsion failure may cause loss of flight control | medium | 2 cases |
| Actor identity verification C-A1 | Proposed | command and control links and systems must resist unauthorized access and interference | medium | 4 cases |
| Hard domain restriction C-E2 | Proposed | operations bounded by the permit's area and the duty to yield to crewed aircraft | medium | 4 cases |