FPV Guidelines for Large Unmanned Aircraft

Verified from official sources
AC 91-57C ¶ 3.3.2.3Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

If you fly a drone weighing over 55 pounds using FPV, your CBO should have specific guidelines tailored to large aircraft FPV operations.

Requirement as structured

CBOs addressing FPV operations for UA weighing more than 55 pounds should develop specific guidelines for those operations.

Original regulatory text

If the CBO wishes to address FPV operations for UA more than 55 pounds in its safety guidelines, the FAA recommends the CBO develop guidelines specific to such operation.

Applies when

country
United States
operation
recreational
regulatory category
General