Part 107 Civil Small UAS Operations

In plain language

You can operate a small drone for civil purposes under Part 107 without needing a special airworthiness certificate, an exemption, or a COA.

Requirement as structured

Civil small UAS operations may be conducted under Part 107 without the need for airworthiness certification, an exemption, or a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA).

Original regulatory text

Part 107 allows small UAS operations for many different purposes without requiring airworthiness certification, exemption, or a Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA).

Applies when

country

United States

operation

civil_small_uas

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General