Airworthiness certificate requirement for large RPA
Verified from official sources101.255(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