Editorial standards

When a post says what a drone rule requires, that claim comes from the official text, not from news coverage, vendors or other blogs. We link the document and cite the exact section, such as §107.31, or the Federal Register page, such as 90 FR 38252, so you can check it yourself.

• Federal Register: proposed and final rules, notices, executive orders
• eCFR: the current text of 14 CFR, including Part 107 and Part 91
• FAA.gov: FAA guidance, fact sheets, waiver and exemption processes
• reginfo.gov: White House (OIRA) review status and the Unified Agenda
• govinfo.gov: statutes such as 49 U.S.C. 44807 and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
• regulations.gov: rulemaking dockets and public comments

A proposed rule is not law. When we write about a proposal, such as the FAA's Part 108 rule for beyond visual line of sight operations, we say it is proposed, describe what it would require, and point to the section of the proposed text. We do not predict publication or effective dates unless an official source gives one.

Posts that track an open rulemaking state the date their status was last checked. A "Fact-checked" date on a post means every regulatory claim in it was checked against the official text on that day.

We show an "Updated" date only when a post changes in a meaningful way, not for small edits.

If you find an error, email support@dronebundle.com with the link to the post and the source that shows the problem. We check every report against the official text and correct verified errors.

Our guides explain drone regulations in plain language. They are not legal advice. For a decision about your own operation, read the official text we link and consult the FAA or an aviation attorney.