FPV Guidelines for Large Unmanned Aircraft
Verified from official sourcesAC 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