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FAA Releases Long-Awaited NPRM for Drone Restrictions Around Critical Infrastructure - Commercial UAV News

Detected July 22, 2026 · in Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules

FAA proposes new rules restricting drone operations near critical infrastructure, requiring operators to avoid designated facilities and potentially obtain waivers.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Commercial Drone (Part 107) Rules space on July 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All Part 107 operators, especially those flying near power plants, dams, airports, and other critical infrastructure. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Public comment period ends 60 days after publication in Federal Register (exact date TBD).. 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

FAA released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would create new restricted airspace around critical infrastructure facilities, requiring operators to stay clear or obtain authorization.

Who it affects

All Part 107 operators, especially those flying near power plants, dams, airports, and other critical infrastructure.

What you must do

Review the NPRM and prepare to comply with new airspace restrictions once finalized; consider submitting comments during the public comment period.

Deadline

Public comment period ends 60 days after publication in Federal Register (exact date TBD).

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilwFBVV95cUxQZ2EtR0FyMm03c3M0aktvTWRpZ3ZWdVRLTHVxdG9BZmV5dGotTTc4eDBwdDBhcG81czVrenVMbWcwUjdlUi1QVGhyT3dzWnV4X3RWdDJVd3ptcXM4VWg4bk9GbXV4d1VwM3U5MHpZZWppWG5RVlR3X2x3ME5yY2lrZTBGSGZYalE0T093bk44N1VfQndTUENn?oc=5

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