Draganfly Secures Milestone FAA Section 44807 Exemption for Heavy Lift Drone Platform, Unlocking Commercial Operations Over 55 Pounds in U.S. Airspace - Draganfly
Draganfly has received an FAA Section 44807 exemption allowing commercial drone operations over 55 pounds in U.S. airspace.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on September 2, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Commercial drone operators utilizing heavy lift platforms, including aerial-imaging, inspection/survey firms, agriculture spraying, and delivery/BVLOS operators. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline mentioned.. 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
Operators can now legally conduct commercial operations with drones exceeding 55 pounds, previously restricted under Part 107 regulations.
Who it affects
Commercial drone operators utilizing heavy lift platforms, including aerial-imaging, inspection/survey firms, agriculture spraying, and delivery/BVLOS operators.
What you must do
Review operational capabilities and ensure compliance with FAA regulations for heavy lift operations.
Deadline
No specific deadline mentioned.
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