Category 2 Aircraft Eligibility and Operating Requirements

In plain language

Before flying under Category 2 rules, you must ensure the drone you are operating is officially eligible for Category 2, is listed on an active FAA-accepted Declaration of Compliance, and is properly labeled as a Category 2 drone.

Requirement as structured

To conduct Category 2 operations, a remote pilot in command must use a small unmanned aircraft that is eligible under § 107.120(a), listed on an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance under § 107.160, and labeled in accordance with § 107.120(b)(1).

Original regulatory text

To conduct Category 2 operations— (a) A remote pilot in command must use a small unmanned aircraft that— (1) Is eligible for Category 2 operations pursuant to § 107.120(a); (2) Is listed on an FAA-accepted declaration of compliance as eligible for Category 2 operations in accordance with § 107.160; and (3) Is labeled as eligible to conduct Category 2 operations in accordance with § 107.120(b)(1).

Applies when

country

United States

operation category

Category 2 operations

regulatory category

General