The Preflight #1: FAA Expands BEYOND Phase 2 With Up to Eight Additional Lead Participants
FAA expands BEYOND while Part 108 remains under review. Plus: the FAA's national drone-delivery environmental decision and what pilots should not assume.
THE PREFLIGHT
The weekly operational-intelligence briefing for drone pilots.
FAA changes. Airspace updates. Enterprise gear. Regulation. Flight technology. Professional operations.
Filtered down to what actually matters before your next mission.
EDITORIAL METHODOLOGY
How The Preflight Serves Working Pilots
Most drone newsletters tell readers what happened. The Preflight breaks down the operational impact before your next takeoff.
1. What Changed
The exact rule modification, regulatory update, or technology shift published this week.
2. Who It Affects
Specific Part 107 pilots, enterprise flight leads, survey crews, or thermal operators.
3. Why It Matters
Practical risk, compliance, liability, and business consequences stripped of media hype.
4. Before Next Mission
Actionable checklist items, pre-flight verifications, and compliance checks to execute.
5. What Not to Assume
Common legal misconceptions and operational assumptions to avoid in the field.
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