Operations Excluded from Part 107

In plain language

Part 107 rules do not apply to you if you are flying strictly for recreation under 49 U.S.C. § 44809, flying outside the US, or operating public aircraft, air carriers, rockets, balloons, or kites.

Requirement as structured

FAA guidance clarifies that 14 CFR Part 107 does not apply to limited recreational operations, operations outside the US, amateur rockets, moored balloons, unmanned free balloons, kites, public aircraft operations, and air carrier operations.

Original regulatory text

However, part 107 does not apply to the following: 1. Limited recreational operations of UAS that occur in accordance with Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.) § 448091; 2. Operations conducted outside the United States; 3. Amateur rockets; 4. Moored balloons; 5. Unmanned free balloons; 6. Kites; 7. Public aircraft operations; and 8. Air carrier operations.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

Part 107 small UAS operation

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General