Precedence of Part 107 Definitions
Verified from official sources14 CFR § 107.3Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
When operating under Part 107, the definitions listed in this section override any conflicting definitions found in the general FAA regulations (Part 1).
Requirement as structured
If there is a conflict between the definitions of Part 107 and those in § 1.1 of this chapter, the definitions in Part 107 control.
Original regulatory text
If there is a conflict between the definitions of this part and definitions specified in § 1.1 of this chapter, the definitions in this part control for purposes of this part:
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