Purpose and Scope of Advisory Circular 107-2A

Verified from official sources
AC 107-2A ¶ 1.1Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

This Advisory Circular provides guidance on how to comply with FAA Part 107 regulations, including pilot certification, drone registration, and flight operations.

Requirement as structured

Advisory Circular 107-2A provides guidance on remote pilot certification, aircraft registration and marking, airworthiness, and small UAS operations to promote compliance with 14 CFR Part 107.

Original regulatory text

This AC provides guidance in the areas of airman (remote pilot) certification, aircraft registration and marking, aircraft airworthiness, and the operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) to promote compliance with the requirements of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) part 107.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
Part 107 small UAS operation
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
regulatory category
General