The Autonomous Airspace Starts Here
Part 108 opens the door to routine BVLOS operations. Virabelo gives you the compliance foundation, operational tools, and expertise to walk through it—and keep moving as the airspace evolves.
The Opportunity
The FAA Just Changed Everything
For years, commercial drone operations have been constrained by line-of-sight requirements that limited their potential. Part 108 changes that. For the first time, operators can fly beyond visual line of sight as a matter of routine—not exception.
But Part 108 is more than a new rule. It's the FAA's first step toward normalizing autonomous operations in civilian airspace. What starts at 400 feet AGL today will expand to higher altitudes, more complex operations, and deeper integration with manned aviation in the years ahead.
The question isn't whether this transformation is coming. It's whether you'll be ready to lead it.
Solutions
Your Partner from Certification to Scale
Whether you're a Part 107 operator taking your first BVLOS steps or an enterprise scaling nationwide operations, Virabelo meets you where you are—and grows with you.
Navigate the New Rules
Part 108 introduces complex requirements—safety management systems, documentation standards, training protocols, and ongoing compliance obligations. Our regulatory experts guide you through certification and build compliance programs designed to evolve as regulations do.
Learn About ConsultingOperate with Confidence
Our platform handles the operational complexity of BVLOS flight—training records, maintenance tracking, flight planning, incident reporting, and FAA-ready compliance dashboards. Built for today's Part 108 requirements and architected for tomorrow's autonomous operations.
Explore the PlatformSkilled Crews, On Demand
Not ready to build your own flight team? Our certified remote pilots bring deep regulatory and operational expertise to your missions. Scale up for projects, maintain ongoing operations, or bridge the gap while you grow your internal capabilities.
Learn About PaaSDefense-Grade Expertise
Our roots run deep in defense, EW, SIGINT, and ISR. For government and defense partners working on the hardest problems in autonomous systems, Virabelo brings decades of operational experience and cleared capabilities.
Learn About R&DChallenges & Solutions
The Path to Part 108 Isn't Simple. We Make It Clear.
Moving from Part 107 to Part 108 means navigating new requirements across safety management, training, technology, and airspace integration. Here's what operators face—and how Virabelo helps.
Regulatory Complexity
Part 108 introduces safety management system (SMS) requirements, new documentation standards, and ongoing compliance obligations that go far beyond Part 107's relatively simple framework.
How We Help
Our regulatory consultants have guided operations through the certification process from day one. We break down requirements into actionable steps, build your SMS from the ground up, and prepare documentation that satisfies FAA scrutiny—the first time.
Training & Certification Gaps
Part 108 demands new pilot qualifications, crew resource management, and operational procedures that existing Part 107 pilots may not have.
How We Help
Our platform includes comprehensive training management—tracking certifications, scheduling recurrent training, documenting proficiency, and ensuring your team always meets current requirements.
Technology Requirements
BVLOS operations require detect-and-avoid systems, reliable command-and-control links, and aircraft that meet Part 108 standards.
How We Help
We help you evaluate technology options against actual regulatory requirements, integrate systems with our operational platform, and ensure your equipment meets the standards.
Airspace Integration
Operating beyond visual line of sight means integrating with the broader airspace system—working with ADSPs and operating safely alongside manned aviation.
How We Help
Our software integrates with airspace management systems and our team helps you establish relationships and protocols with approved ADSPs.
Today it's Part 108 at 400 feet. Tomorrow it's higher altitudes, urban environments, and operations we're only beginning to imagine. The foundation you build now determines how far you can go.
Explore All ChallengesPlatform
Software Built for the Autonomous Era
Virabelo's operations platform isn't just another compliance tool. It's the operational backbone for autonomous aviation—managing the complexity of BVLOS operations today while preparing you for what's next.
Mission Planning
Visual flight planning with integrated airspace data
Training Management
Track certifications and schedule training
Maintenance Tracking
Aircraft status and compliance documentation
Flight Logging
Comprehensive records for FAA compliance
Compliance Dashboards
Real-time visibility into your compliance status
Why Virabelo
Why Operators Choose Virabelo
The Part 108 landscape is filling with consultants and software vendors. Here's what sets us apart.
Built for the Long Arc
We're not building for Part 108 alone. Every system, every process, every piece of software is architected for the autonomous future—higher altitudes, more complex operations, true autonomy at scale.
Practitioner-Led
Virabelo was founded by operators who've lived the complexity of aviation compliance. We're not consultants who've read the regulations—we're practitioners who've implemented them.
Full-Stack Partner
Consulting firms can advise. Software companies can sell you tools. We do both—and add managed pilot services. This means you get a single partner who understands your entire operation.
American-Built
Virabelo is building the compliance backbone for American autonomous aviation. We believe in a resilient, domestically-led drone ecosystem—and we're investing in the infrastructure to make it happen.
Resources
Insights on the Autonomous Airspace
Analysis, guidance, and perspectives on Part 108, BVLOS operations, and the future of autonomous aviation.
Safe Drone Operations at Scale: Is JARUS SORA the Right Risk Framework for the U.S.?
As BVLOS and Part 108 approach, the safety conversation is shifting from compliance to risk management.
Part 135 vs. Part 108: What Operators Need to Know as the BVLOS Era Approaches
Part 135 has enabled real commercial drone operations at scale—but Part 108 represents a fundamentally different regulatory philosophy.
Beyond Compliance: How Part 108 Unlocks a New Operating Model for State and Local Drone Programs
State and local agencies have built successful drone programs—but Part 108 changes the entire operating model.
Ready to Lead the Autonomous Future?
Part 108 is your entry point. Virabelo is your partner for everything that comes after. Let's talk about where you're headed.