Definition of Declaration of Compliance

Verified from official sources
14 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