Part 107 as Default Regulation for UAS under 55 Pounds
Verified from official sourcesRecreational Flyers & Community-Based Organizations | Federal Aviation Administration - What is a Recreational Flight?Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026
In plain language
If you are flying a drone under 55 pounds and your flight is not purely for fun, you must operate under 14 CFR Part 107 unless you have a specific waiver or authorization under another rule (like Part 91).
Requirement as structured
The default regulation for drones weighing under 55.0 pounds is 14 CFR Part 107, unless the flight qualifies under the Exception for Limited Recreational Operations or other specific rules.
Original regulatory text
The default regulation for drones weighing under 55.0 pounds is 14 CFR Part 107 . Almost all non-recreational drone flying is regulated by Part 107
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