By Colonel (ret) Bernie Derbach, KR Droneworks Academy, 25 April 26 As America celebrates FAA Drone Safety Day, the industry is at a historic crossroads. The shift from Part 107 to the new Part 108 is not just a change in rules; it is a total reimagining of how to use the sky. Here is a comprehensive guide to the Part 108 era—what it is, what has changed, and how to get "108 Ready" today. What is FAA Part 108? If Part 107 (introduced in 2016) was the foundation for commercial