Expedited Approvals for Emergency Operations

In plain language

If you are operating a drone as a first responder or as part of an organization responding to an emergency or natural disaster, you can apply for expedited flight approvals.

Requirement as structured

FAA guidance describes expedited operational approvals for first responders and other organisations responding to natural disasters or other emergency situations.

Original regulatory text

Emergency Operations - Learn about expedited approvals for first responders and other organizations responding to natural disasters or other emergency situations.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

emergency_response

operation regime

part_107

aircraft category

small unmanned aircraft (under 55 lb)

regulatory category

General