Implementing Section 927 Waiver Process for Certain Unmanned Aircraft Operations
As a part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, Congress authorized FAA to enable unmanned aircraft operations through waivers to applicable federal aviation regulations instead of initiating regulations or requiring operators to seek regulatory exemptions. This notice explains how FAA will implement that authority.
| Agency | Transportation Department, Federal Aviation Administration |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-04-01 |
| Summary | As a part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, Congress authorized FAA to enable unmanned aircraft operations through waivers to applicable federal aviation regulations instead of initiating regulations or requiring operators to seek regulatory exemptions. This notice explains how FAA will implement that authority. |
| Document number | 2026-06297 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/01/2026-06297/implementing-section-927-waiver-process-for-certain-unmanned-aircraft-operations |