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Part 107 Waivers

Waivers allow drone pilots to deviate from certain rules under part 107 by demonstrating they can still fly safely using alternative methods. You can request to fly specific drone operations not allowed under part 107 by requesting an operational waiver.

Integration Partnership Agreement (IPA) Program

The Integration Partnership Agreement (IPA) program was created as a natural evolution of the Partnership for Safety Plan (PSP). The IPA program will continue addressing and advancing complex drone operations by establishing working relationships with industry partners participants to aid the full integration of drones into the National Airspace System (NAS).

Goals

The IPA provides an arrangement to share mutually beneficial information, while building trust, leadership,...