Part 108 is the FAA's proposed rule for flying drones beyond visual line of sight, known as BVLOS. It is the framework that would let operators fly without keeping the aircraft in view, aimed at delivery, infrastructure inspection, and large-scale mapping.
It is also, as of August 2026, still a proposal. Nobody can operate under Part 108 authority yet.
Where Part 108 Actually Stands
The FAA published the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on 7 August 2025. The 60-day comment period closed that October with more than 3,000 responses, and the agency reopened comments in January 2026 on detect-and-avoid and electronic conspicuity.
The Unified Agenda target for a final rule was July 2026. That date passed. Industry analysts now expect the final rule somewhere between late 2026 and early 2027, and rulemaking of this size slips routinely.
What Governs Your Shoot Today
Part 107. Every commercial drone flight over a listing, a vacation rental, or a construction site in Florida operates under Part 107, and that has not changed.
| Requirement | Status in August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate | Required for all paid drone work |
| FAA Remote ID compliant aircraft | Required |
| LAANC authorization near controlled airspace | Required |
| Visual line of sight | Required, no exceptions without a waiver |
| Part 108 BVLOS authority | Does not exist yet |
If a photographer tells you they are "Part 108 certified," they are either confused or bluffing. There is no such certificate to hold.
Why This Matters for a Property Shoot
For ordinary listing photography the practical answer is that nothing changes. A drone orbiting a house stays within visual line of sight by definition, so Part 108 was never going to affect that work.
Where it matters is liability. An uncertificated operator flying commercially is operating illegally, and if something goes wrong on your listing the exposure does not stay with them. Insurers ask.
Five Questions Worth Asking
- Do you hold a current Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, and what is the certificate number?
- Is your aircraft Remote ID compliant?
- Do you carry commercial drone liability insurance, and for how much?
- How do you handle LAANC authorization for properties near an airport?
- Are you familiar with the permanent flight restrictions over the Orlando theme parks?
A legitimate operator answers all five without hesitating. Certificate numbers are verifiable through the FAA airman registry.
The Orlando Airspace Problem
Central Florida is one of the more restricted places in the country to fly. Permanent flight restrictions cover Walt Disney World and Universal Studios airspace outright. Properties near Orlando International, Orlando Executive, Orlando Sanford, or Kissimmee Gateway sit in controlled airspace that requires LAANC authorization before takeoff.
Much of the ChampionsGate, Reunion, Davenport, and Solara corridor is flyable with the right clearance. Plenty of it is not. The difference is worth knowing before a shoot is scheduled rather than while the crew is standing in the driveway.
Jet Media Productions is FAA Part 107 certified, flies Remote ID compliant aircraft, carries commercial liability insurance, and files every LAANC authorization in-house. Drone aerials are included at no extra cost in every real estate and vacation rental package.
Questions about airspace on a specific address? Call (321) 800-5294 and we will check it before you book.