Exclusion of Recreational UAS Operations

In plain language

If you fly your drone strictly for recreational purposes in accordance with the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations (49 U.S.C. 44809), you do not need to follow Part 107 rules.

Requirement as structured

Part 107 does not apply to any aircraft subject to the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 44809.

Original regulatory text

This part does not apply to the following: ... (2) Any aircraft subject to the provisions of 49 U.S.C. 44809;

Applies when

country

United States

operation

recreational

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General