Authorization for foreign-registered small UAS operations

In plain language

If you are operating a civil foreign-registered drone, the FAA Administrator may authorize you to fly without an FAA remote pilot certificate, in accordance with international standards.

Requirement as structured

The Administrator may authorize an airman to operate a civil foreign-registered small unmanned aircraft without an FAA-issued remote pilot certificate.

Original regulatory text

The Administrator may, consistent with international standards, authorize an airman to operate a civil foreign-registered small unmanned aircraft without an FAA-issued remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.

Applies when

system

small UAS

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General

aircraft registration

foreign