Applicability of Part 107 to Civil Small UAS Operations

In plain language

If you are operating a civil small drone (under 55 lbs) in the US for non-recreational purposes, your operation is generally governed by Part 107.

Requirement as structured

FAA guidance states that 14 CFR Part 107 applies to civil small unmanned aircraft operations conducted within the National Airspace System (NAS).

Original regulatory text

This chapter provides guidance regarding the applicability of part 107 to civil small unmanned aircraft operations conducted within the NAS.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

civil small unmanned aircraft operations

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General