Episode 3: FAA Part 91 BVLOS Waiver Overhaul: What It Means for Your Drone Program

FAA policy for public safety is shifting fast—and it just got a lot easier to start or scale your Drone as First Responder (DFR) program. The FAA has created a new waiver process for public safety operations - offering a streamlined path to obtaining a Part 91 BVLOS Certificate of Waiver (COW). The process cuts approval times in half, offers a path to fly above UAS Facility Map altitudes, and doesn’t even require a CAPS application! Join regulatory expert Jakee Stoltz as he breaks down exactly how the new process works and what it means for your agency.

What You’ll Learn:

1. New Process for Part 91 BVLOS approvals - get an overview of the process and required documentation
2. Latest “No VO” Approvals – how 7 agencies secured new BVLOS approvals with no visual observers in less than a month
3. Operating Above UAS Facility Map Altitudes – what’s changed, what’s possible, and what you still need to negotiate.
4. Live Q&A – bring your FAA questions and get answers live from the source.

Whether you’re launching a new program or expanding advanced operations, this session will give you the clarity and confidence to navigate the latest FAA process updates. Don’t miss it.