The best pilots don’t break the rules—they bend them, with paperwork.
Operating at night, flying over people, beyond visual line of sight—these aren’t forbidden zones; they’re waiver zones. The FAA just wants to see if you know how to ask the right way.
In S4E37 of Sky Commander Academy, we demystify Section 9.1.1: Understanding Part 107 Waivers, giving you the inside track on when waivers are required, how to get them approved, and how to use them to open new opportunities legally and confidently.
In this episode:
📜 What a waiver really is – the difference between an authorization and a waiver under Part 107
🕶 Common waiver types – night operations, flight over people, BVLOS, moving vehicles, and swarm coordination
📆 When you need one (and when you don’t) – the subtle triggers that require a formal FAA request
✍️ How to apply like a pro – key phrases, documentation tips, and the narrative structure the FAA expects
⚙️ Approval odds & timelines – what causes delays, what gets rejected, and how to avoid rookie mistakes
💡 Pro tips – real-world waiver success stories and how smart operators use waivers as business multipliers
If you’ve ever wanted to fly farther, higher, or in more complex environments—this is how you do it without risking your license. Learn to speak the FAA’s language, build bulletproof applications, and unlock the full potential of Part 107 operations.
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