# Part 107 Drone Rules Every Pilot Needs to Know in 2026 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/aviation-mentors-5653607/part-107-drone-rules-every-pilot-needs-to-know-in-2026 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/aviation-mentors-5653607/part-107-drone-rules-every-pilot-needs-to-know-in-2026.md Podcast: [Aviation Mentors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aviation-mentors-5653607) Published: 2026-07-11T01:29:08+00:00 Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/aviationmentors/2978688 Audio file: https://content.rss.com/episodes/141125/2978688/aviationmentors/2026_07_11_01_10_18_41e3c5b5-794a-4ffb-9121-c464da272e09.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/aviation-mentors-5653607/episodes/part-107-drone-rules-every-pilot-needs-to-know-in-2026 Duration seconds: 2077 ## Resource Flying a drone near an airport? The rules might surprise you. ๐Ÿ›ธ In this episode of the Aviation Mentors Podcast, Brandon and Carson break down Part 107 and what every pilot, student, and CFI needs to know about sharing the airspace with drones. From personal drone stories to real FAA enforcement cases, the hosts cover: The difference between recreational (TRUST test) and commercial (Part 107) drone rules Registration, weight limits, and how LAANC authorizations actually work Real federal cases where drone pilots faced fines and criminal charges The FBI's drone crackdown at the 2026 World Cup and what it means for future regulation ๐Ÿš€ Whether you're a student pilot, private pilot, CFI, or drone operator, this episode is packed with practical guidance on staying legal and safe in shared airspace. ๐ŸŒŽ New episodes drop every Fridayโ€”join us, learn, and stay inspired in aviation. ๐ŸŒ Protect your aircraft and your flying with Skywatch Aviation Insurance. Get a quote at skywatch.ai , and check out our exclusive partner offer at skywatch.ai/partners/mentors Apply for the Stratus Financial Fly to Success Scholarship: stratus.finance/scholarship-2026/Learn more about the Ascend Flight Training Summit: ascendflighttrainingsummit.com ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/aviation-mentors-5653607/episodes/part-107-drone-rules-every-pilot-needs-to-know-in-2026/transcription-requests` โ€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/aviation-mentors-5653607/part-107-drone-rules-every-pilot-needs-to-know-in-2026.md` โ€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.