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Radar Data Pilot Program

Detected July 5, 2026 · in Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules

The FAA's Radar Data Pilot Program (RDPP) allows operators to apply for waivers to use radar data instead of Remote ID for BVLOS flights, potentially reducing compliance costs.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on July 5, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Delivery/BVLOS operators and other Part 107 operators seeking BVLOS waivers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Application deadline to be announced; monitor FAA for details.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New pilot program enables use of radar data as an alternative to Remote ID for BVLOS operations, with application process opening soon.

Who it affects

Delivery/BVLOS operators and other Part 107 operators seeking BVLOS waivers

What you must do

Review eligibility and prepare application for RDPP if interested in using radar data for BVLOS.

Deadline

Application deadline to be announced; monitor FAA for details.

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/30/2026-13211/radar-data-pilot-program

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