Required Small UAS Technical Details for Part 107 Waiver Application

Verified from official sources
Part 107 Waivers | Federal Aviation Administration - Small UAS DetailsVersion 2Effective -Verified 29 August 2026

In plain language

If you are applying for a Part 107 waiver, you must prepare technical specifications of your drone, such as its dimensions, weight, battery/fuel type, maximum speed, range, flight time, containment features (like geofencing), and flight termination systems.

Requirement as structured

Applicants for a Part 107 waiver is advised to provide detailed technical information about the UAS, including its configuration, power source, performance limits, dimensions, containment systems, flight termination systems, and payload details.

Original regulatory text

What kind of UAS will you use... What is your UAS's power or energy source... What is your UAS's maximum flight time (in minutes), range (in feet), and speed (in miles per hour)? How big is the aircraft... How do you ensure the aircraft only flies where it is directed... What kind of termination system, if any, does the UAS have?... How much will the aircraft and its payload weigh... If the aircraft carries any external or internal load... how is the load secured? What... could be dropped... and how will you assure the safety of people, or other people's property...

Applies when

country
United States
authority
FAA
operation
waiver_application
operation regime
part_107
aircraft category
small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)
regulatory category
Specific