Part 107 vs Part 108: Why Enterprise Drone Programs Still Need Certified Pilots
In this episode of Ask Drone U, Paul and Rob tackle a crucial question facing enterprise drone program managers: Should your organization still require pilots to hold a Part 107 certification when operating under upcoming Part 108 regulations? They explore why leading enterprise programs continue to enforce Part 107, focusing on pilot accountability, screening hazardous attitudes, corporate liability management, and maintaining high safety standards in autonomous and DFR operations
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Timestamps
[00:20] — Part 108 Regulations & Enterprise Drone Programs
[01:05] — Why Enterprise Programs Still Require Part 107
[01:50] — Screening Pilots & Identifying Hazardous Attitudes
[02:45] — Corporate Liability & Pilot Accountability
[03:40] — Autonomy, DFR (Drone First Responder), and Skydio Debates
[04:30] — Legal Precedents & 18 USC 32 Drone Protections
