Monthly commercial drone waivers issued in the U.S. by type 2018
This graph portrays the number of small UAS (unmanned aircraft system) waivers issued in the United States between August 2016 and 2018, with a breakdown by organization type. Service organizations were issued some 11 waivers in August 2018. Part 107 applies to small drones that are less than 55 pounds, according to the FAA.