Part 107 refers to 14 CFR Part 107 — the FAA framework for commercial operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) under 55 pounds. The rule covers Remote Pilot certification (via the Aeronautical Knowledge Test), operating limitations (daylight, under 400 ft AGL, visual line of sight, away from people and controlled airspace), and aircraft registration.
For enterprise drone services — inspection, survey, thermal imaging, ag — Part 107 alone often isn't enough. The commercial missions buyers pay most for require waivers under Part 107.31 (BVLOS), 107.39 (operations over people), 107.41 (operations in controlled airspace beyond LAANC), and 107.29 (night operations, now largely standard). Waiver holders and operators with robust Risk Assessment or Part 135 drone certificates command premium pricing.
For marketing, Part 107 is table stakes — buyers expect it. What differentiates a drone operator in search is the layer above: specific waivers held, LAANC integration, FAA case numbers for complex operations, pilot training cadence, and insurance coverage including third-party liability and on-board hull cover. Pages that lead with camera gear or drone brand lose to pages that lead with compliance posture and operational proof.
The Australian equivalent is CASA Part 101 (Remotely Piloted Aircraft). Different regulator, same buyer search behaviour.