FAA Moves to Activate Section 927 Waiver Authority

In a much-anticipated Notice published on April 1, 2026, the FAA provided information on how it intends to apply Section 927 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. While the notice explains the FAA’s approach to granting regulatory relief for certain unmanned aircraft operations through waivers, rather than relying on traditional exemptions or new rulemaking, it does not constitute a formal request for public comments on the policy itself...... By: Adams & Reese