General Applicability of Part 107

In plain language

If you are operating a civil small drone (under 55 lbs) in the US for non-recreational purposes, you must comply with Part 107's registration, pilot certification, and operational rules, unless an exception applies.

Requirement as structured

Part 107 applies to the registration, airman certification, and operation of civil small unmanned aircraft systems within the United States.

Original regulatory text

Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this part applies to the registration, airman certification, and operation of civil small unmanned aircraft systems within 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

civil operations only

true