Remote Pilot Certificate Requirement for Part 107 Operations
Verified from official sourcesBecome a Certificated Remote Pilot | Federal Aviation Administration - In This SectionVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you want to operate a drone under the FAA's Part 107 regulations, you must first obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA.
Requirement as structured
To fly a drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA.
Original regulatory text
In order to fly your drone under the FAA 's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA .
Applies when
- country
- United States
- operation
- Part 107
- operation regime
- part_107
- aircraft category
- small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
- regulatory category
- General