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Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)

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Privacy - FAA - Part 108 UAS NPRM - BVLOS - PIA - 2025.pdf

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) developed this Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) for the Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) Operations notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (Rulemaking Identification Number 2120-AL82) (herein, the “BVLOS NPRM” or “this NPRM”). This proposed rule would establish requirements for conducting unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations in United States airspace. This action would normalize certain low altitude UAS operations and expedite the introduction of BVLOS UAS operations in the national airspace system (NAS), while ensuring the safety and efficiency of United States airspace. Many, though not all, operations under the proposed part 108 are anticipated to be commercial. The FAA developed this PIA in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002 because the NPRM proposes the collection of information from respondents who may be individuals or businesses. 

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Last updated: Thursday, September 4, 2025