Definition of Declaration of Compliance
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 107.3Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
A declaration of compliance is an official record submitted to the FAA showing that a drone meets the safety standards required to fly over people under Category 2 or Category 3 rules.
Requirement as structured
Defines 'declaration of compliance' as a record submitted to the FAA certifying that a small unmanned aircraft conforms to Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under subpart D.
Original regulatory text
Declaration of compliance means a record submitted to the FAA that certifies the small unmanned aircraft conforms to the Category 2 or Category 3 requirements under subpart D of this part.
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