Purpose and Scope of AC 91-57C Guidance

In plain language

This advisory circular explains how you, as a recreational flyer, can comply with US federal laws when flying your drone for fun, at fixed sites, or during CBO-sponsored events.

Requirement as structured

AC 91-57C provides guidance to help recreational flyers comply with statutory requirements, covering educational/research uses, CBO recognition, fixed sites, and CBO-sanctioned events.

Original regulatory text

The guidance provided in this AC supports the limited recreational operation of unmanned aircraft (UA) by explaining how a recreational flyer of UA may comply with the statutory requirements of Title 49 of the United States Code (49 U.S.C.)

Applies when

country

United States

operation

recreational

regulatory category

Open