Small UAS Weight Threshold
Verified from official sourcesInformation for International UAS Operators in the United States - Flying Your DroneVersion 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
To fly under standard small drone rules (Part 107), your drone must weigh less than 55 pounds when it takes off.
Requirement as structured
The Small UAS Rule (Part 107) applies to UAS weighing less than 55 pounds at takeoff, including everything on board or attached.
Original regulatory text
If your UAS or drone weighs less than 55 pounds at takeoff including everything that is on board or attached to the aircraft: Review the requirements to fly under the Small UAS Rule (Part 107), including FAA Advisory Circular 107-2 .
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