What Happened
New Order Simplifies Authorization Process for Part 107 Pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration has rewritten its internal order for processing drone requests, introducing changes that simplify the authorization process for Part 107 pilots. The new order, which takes effect on October 31, allows drone inspections of towers to be authorized above LAANC grid ceilings without requiring coordination with the control tower. Additionally, the order establishes new rules for Class E surface areas around smaller airports and reserves multi-day approvals at grid altitude for first responders. The changes were reported by DroneXL, citing the FAA’s Order JO 7200.23E.