Airworthiness certificate requirement for large RPA

Verified from official sources
101.255(1)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You are only allowed to fly a large drone (over 150 kg) if it has been issued either a special certificate of airworthiness (restricted category) or an experimental certificate.

Requirement as structured

A person may operate a large RPA only if either a special certificate of airworthiness (restricted category) or an experimental certificate has been issued for it under Subpart 21.H of Part 21.

Original regulatory text

A person may operate a large RPA only if either a special certificate of airworthiness (restricted category), or an experimental certificate, has been issued for it under Subpart 21.H of Part 21.

Applies when

min mtom kg
150