Definition of Foreign Civil Aircraft

In plain language

An aircraft is considered a 'foreign civil aircraft' if it is registered in another country, or if it is registered in the U.S. but owned or controlled by someone who is not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Requirement as structured

Defines 'foreign civil aircraft' as either a foreign-registered aircraft (excluding foreign military) or a U.S.-registered aircraft owned, controlled, or operated by non-U.S. citizens or non-permanent residents.

Original regulatory text

Foreign civil aircraft means (a) an aircraft of foreign registry that is not part of the armed forces of a foreign nation, or (b) a U.S.-registered aircraft owned, controlled, or operated by persons who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

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